Al-Meer: The launch of the Himyan Card by QIIB is in line with Qatar Central Bank’s drive for a cashless society

QIIB announced the launch of the Himyan Card by QIIB, the National Prepaid Payment Card, enabling Customers to make payments domestically. The aim for the Himyan Card by QIIB is to enhance the electronic Payment Services Infrastructure, Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy.  

Himyan Card by QIIB can be used within the State of Qatar for various transactions, this includes ATMs, Point of Sale and eCommerce.

Starting today, Customers can apply for Himyan Card by QIIB via QIIB Mobile and Internet Banking. The card can be funded  via our Digital Channels or our extensive network of Branches.

On the occasion of the launch of Himyan Card by QIIB, Mr. Omar Abdulaziz Al-Meer, Chief of Corporate Sector at QIIB  stated, “We are honored to announce the launch of Himyan Card by QIIB as part of Qatar Central Bank’s initiative of a cashless society, with the launch of a National Prepaid Payment Card.

“The initiative of Qatar Central Bank to launch the Himyan Card by QIIB deserves great praise and appreciation for providing a realistic and appropriate alternative to various payment solutions, as it is compatible with the various applicable Banking Systems and Solutions  within the State of Qatar. Himyan Card by QIIB is a unique addition to our product portfolio and is another step forward in QIIB and QCB’s strive for a cashless society.”

Al-Meer continued, “Customers can now use their Himyan Card by QIIB with Contactless Technology, no minimum balance, all whilst being able to support an array of transaction types such as Points of Sale, ATMs and Local Online purchases. All QIIB customers, whether Nationals or Residents, are eligible to apply for the Himyan Card by QIIB.”

Al-Meer stated, “QIIB will continue to innovate in the field of Banking with the aim of providing its Customers with Products which are best in class and deliver financial literacy.”