Comparison

HSBC Qatar vs Doha Pay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HSBC Qatar

Manage your HSBC accounts, credit cards, and loans securely on the go. Make local and international transfers, and utilize Qatar Mobile Payments for convenient transactions. Requires HSBC Personal Internet Banking registration.

Highlights
  • Secure logon with Touch ID/Face ID
  • View account balances and transaction details
  • Local and foreign currency transfers
  • International payments to existing payees
  • Qatar Mobile Payments via mobile number or QR code
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The HSBC Qatar app has been specially built for our customers*, with reliability at the heart of its design. Enjoy security and convenience with these great features: • Secure and simplified logon with Touch ID/Face ID – for faster log on • View account balances & transaction details of your HSBC accounts, credit cards and loans • Make local and foreign currency transfers to existing payees within Qatar Send payments internationally to existing payees • Qatar Mobile Payments – send funds to other registered users using a mobile number or an alias. Alternatively scan a QR code to make a transfer to an individual, merchant or a government entity. To log on to this app you must be an HSBC Personal Internet Banking customer. If you are not yet registered, please visit www.hsbc.com.qa Already a customer? Log on with your existing online banking details Download the new HSBC Qatar app today to enjoy the freedom of banking on the go! * Important note: This App is designed for use in Qatar. The products and services represented within this App are intended for Qatar customers. This App is provided by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited ('HSBC Qatar’) for the use of existing customers of HSBC Qatar. Please do not download this App if you are not an existing customer of HSBC Qatar *. HSBC Qatar is authorised and regulated in Qatar by the Qatar Central Bank and lead regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. If you are outside of Qatar, we may not be authorised to offer or provide you with the products and services available through this App in the country or region you are located or resident in. This App is not intended for distribution, download or use by any person in any jurisdiction, country or region where the distribution, download or use of this material is restricted and would not be permitted by law or regulation. © Copyright HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (Qatar) 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, on any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited. HSBC Bank Middle East Limited Qatar Branch, P.O. Box 57, Doha, Qatar, regulated by Qatar Central Bank for the purpose of this promotion and lead regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. By downloading this app you agree to and accept the HSBC Online Banking Terms and Conditions available through https://www.hsbc.com.qa/help/download-centre/

About

Doha Pay

Transform your phone into a secure digital wallet for quick and seamless transactions. Easily add your bank cards to make payments by scanning QR codes or transfer funds instantly to friends and family.

Highlights
  • Phone as a digital wallet
  • Add Doha Bank Credit/Debit Cards
  • QR Code payments at merchants
  • Instant Person-to-Person transfers
  • Link Debit Card to wallet
Features
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Now, your phone is your wallet Doha Pay brings new dimension to your wallet! Enjoy quick, safe, and seamless payments by adding your Doha Bank Credit or Debit Cards to your Doha Pay wallet. Key Features: QR Code Payments: Doha Pay enables the user to perform quick, safe, and seamless payments for their retail purchases by simply scanning the QR Code at selected Doha Bank merchants Person 2 Person Transfer (P2P): Doha Pay enables the users to make fund transfers instantly. To do so, the sender and beneficiary should link their Doha Bank Debit Card to Doha Pay wallet

Screenshots

HSBC Qatar4 screens
Doha Pay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HSBC Qatar at 4.5 against Doha Pay's 2.5. HSBC Qatar also leads on ratings volume (519 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HSBC Qatar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HSBC Qatar has 519 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of HSBC Qatar's written reviews are positive against 25% of Doha Pay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSBC Qatar ships an update every 2 months, Doha Pay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HSBC Qatar versus Doha Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSBC QatarDoha Pay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (519 ratings) — better2.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings519 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHSBC Global Services (UK) LimitedDoha Bank Q.S.C.

Customer experience

HSBC Qatar

All ratings519 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative70.2%

Doha Pay

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

HSBC Qatar

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Service not available error after login
  • App crashes after updates
  • Payments not reflecting or taking excessive time to reflect
  • International transfer failures
  • Inconsistent payment processing during holidays
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  • App requires constant updates before usage allowed

Requested features

15 requests
  • Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay integration
  • Add international beneficiaries through app
  • Transfer between global HSBC accounts via app
  • Virtual or one-time card generation
  • Update profile details within app
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  • Travel notification submission through app
  • Pending transaction visibility
  • Daily balance display after each transaction
  • Instant fund transfers instead of next business day processing
  • FAWRAN service integration
  • Qatar Mobile Payments (QMP) restoration
  • Card cancellation functionality in app
  • IBAN checking within app
  • Local account transfers via app
  • More comprehensive premier account benefits

Doha Pay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HSBC Qatar

No in-app purchases

None

Doha Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSBC Qatar free?
HSBC Qatar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doha Pay free?
Doha Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HSBC Qatar or Doha Pay?
HSBC Qatar is rated higher. HSBC Qatar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 519 ratings, while Doha Pay averages 2.5 from 11 ratings.
Do HSBC Qatar or Doha Pay have ads?
Neither HSBC Qatar nor Doha Pay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSBC Qatar or Doha Pay?
HSBC Qatar ships an update every 2 months, and Doha Pay every 3 months. Most recently, HSBC Qatar was updated on October 30, 2026 and Doha Pay on October 29, 2026.

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