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Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
Buy BMW digitally: QIB partners with Alfardan on Auto Marketplace
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar's leading digital bank, has announced the addition of Alfardan Automobiles, the exclusive and official importer for BMW in Qatar to its recently launched Auto Marketplace. This cutting-edge platform, integrated with the QIB Mobile App, revolutionizes the car buying process by digitally connecting customers with car dealers seamlessly and efficiently. This partnership has been celebrated in a ceremony at Alfardan Automobiles BMW - West Bay Showroom, in the presence of representatives from QIB and Alfardan Automobiles. The Auto Marketplace offers customers a seamless, end-to-end car buying journey through the QIB Mobile App. With this feature, customers can effortlessly browse a wide range of available luxurious vehicles from Alfardan Automobiles, explore detailed listings, and select the car that suits their preferences. Once a vehicle is chosen, users can easily book a test drive directly through the App, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Additionally, the Auto Marketplace simplifies the financing process by allowing customers to instantly secure financing options within the same platform. From browsing to financing and finalizing the purchase, the entire car buying process is streamlined and accessible, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. D. Anand, General Manager of QIB's Personal Banking Group, said: 'We are pleased to partner with Alfardan Automobiles as part of our efforts to expand the Auto Marketplace. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to offering customers more accessible and efficient digital solutions. By bringing premium brands like BMW onto the platform, we continue to enhance the car buying journey through the QIB Mobile App, making it easier, faster, and entirely digital. Together, we are offering our customers a unified and efficient experience —all through the QIB Mobile App.' Ayman Berjawi, General Manager of Alfardan Automobiles, said: 'Partnering with QIB on the Auto Marketplace reflects our shared vision of enhancing the customer journey through digital innovation. By integrating our range of BMW vehicles into the platform, we're providing customers with a convenient and accessible way to explore, finance, and purchase their next car — all within a single, seamless experience.' Available on 'App Store', 'Google Play', and 'Huawei AppGallery', customers can download the QIB Mobile App and easily self-register using their Debit Card App offers customers the ability to have full control of their accounts, cards, and transactions, and to fulfill all their banking requirements remotely. New customers can open their first banking account with QIB instantly. Existing QIB customers can open additional accounts, instantly get personal financing or a Credit Card, all via the QIB Mobile App.
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QIB becomes first issuer bank in Qatar and GCC to launch click to pay service for visa cardholders
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar's leading digital bank has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to become the first issuer in Qatar and the GCC to offer to its Visa Cardholders, Click to Pay service with biometric authentication, further strengthening its leadership in digital payments. Click to Pay simplifies the online checkout process by allowing QIB Visa cardholders to register once and use a unique identifier, such as their email or phone number, to complete transactions with participating merchants. Integrated with Visa Payment Passkey Service, the solution enables biometric authentication, eliminating the need to manually enter card details or one-time passcodes. QIB Visa Cardholders can register for Click to Pay instantly through the QIB Mobile App to benefit from a faster, more secure digital payment experience across all internet-enabled devices. Built on FIDO authentication standards, Visa's passkey technology offers a secure and convenient way to confirm identity using fingerprint or facial recognition, reducing online fraud and streamlining the checkout journey. D. Anand, QIB's General Manager – Personal Banking Group, commented: 'We are pleased to be the first bank in the GCC to launch Click to Pay service with biometric authentication to Visa Cardholders customers. This milestone reflects our commitment to leading digital innovation in the region and delivering secure, seamless payment experiences for our customers. As part of our ongoing partnership with Visa, we continue to introduce technologies that enhance convenience while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.' Shashank Singh, Visa's Vice President and General Manager for Qatar and Kuwait, said: 'We are delighted to see QIB become the first issuing bank in the GCC to enable Click to Pay for their customers, offering them a faster and more secure digital checkout experience. This collaboration with QIB deepens our efforts to bring enhanced security and better customer experiences as well as to contribute to the Qatar government's digital commerce agenda.' Click to Pay incorporates secure digital codes, replacing sensitive payment data with encrypted tokens that protect users' financial information, making every transaction safer across internet-enabled devices.
Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QIB rolls out a new set of customer-centric features on mobile apps
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar's leading digital bank, has introduced a suite of new features to both its QIB Mobile App and QIB Lite App to further improve accessibility and deliver greater convenience to its customers. These updates reflect QIB's continued focus on customer-centric innovation and financial inclusion through digital channels. Among the newly introduced services, the Bank has expanded its Cash Pickup Service to Jordan through QIB Mobile App and Lite App, allowing customers to transfer money instantly to beneficiaries in Jordan, who can collect it in cash without needing a bank account. This service builds on QIB's existing Cash Pickup capabilities and is now available across Jordan, Egypt and Philippines. On the QIB Mobile App & Lite App, the Bank has upgraded its Ooredoo Top-Up Service through the integration of Ooredoo's Dynamic API, allowing customers to recharge prepaid lines with real-time, dynamic packages that mirror those available on the Ooredoo app. This feature enables customers to choose from the different packages provided by the telecom operator to instantly recharge their mobile phone lines. To simplify the registration process to its main app, QIB has introduced a new QID-based Registration Journey on the QIB Mobile App. Customers can ow register using their valid QID, registered mobile number, and active debit card PIN, streamlining access to digital banking and ensuring privacy through secure, multi-factor authentication. A New Account Opening Journey for Domestic Workers has also been added to QIB Lite App. The update enables domestic workers to open accounts digitally in a secure manner, without the need to visit any branch. Commenting on the new features, Mr. D. Anand, QIB's General Manager – Personal Banking said: 'The launch of these new features underscores QIB's strategic focus on delivering relevant and intuitive digital solutions for all customer segments. Each feature has been thoughtfully developed to address specific needs, further advancing our mission to provide secure, inclusive, and accessible banking services across Qatar.' With over 300 features and a refined user experience, the QIB Mobile App has become the preferred banking channel for most customers, offering a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for all their banking needs. The App offers customers the ability to have full control of their accounts, cards, finance, and transactions to fulfil all their banking requirements remotely. In addition, QIB customers can open a new account, apply for personal financing, a Credit Card, or open additional accounts instantly via the QIB Mobile App
Qatar Tribune
11-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QIB announces new millionaire of the Misk account
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank has announced the latest millionaire winner as part of the 8th edition of its Misk Savings Account, reinforcing its commitment to promoting financial responsibility and rewarding its customers' saving efforts. Rashid Taleb AlMarri was announced the newest Misk Millionaire during a draw conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and QIB representatives. To mark the occasion, the winner was hosted at QIB's headquarters with his son to receive the QAR 1 million grand prize. The 8th edition of QIB's Misk Account features the largest prize pool in Qatar, totalling QAR 17.4 million. This edition will reward 858 customers with exciting prizes, offering more opportunities to win than ever before. The number of grand prize winners of QAR 1 million has increased from 4 to 6, with the millionaire's draw now scheduled every two months. Additionally, the number of monthly winners of the QAR 50,000 prize has risen from 4 to 6, while 15 customers will continue to win QAR 10,000 each on a weekly on the win, Rashid Taleb AlMarri said: 'Winning the Misk Account is truly a blessing. The Misk Account has encouraged me to save consistently, and this reward is a proof that commitment pays off. I am pleased to announce that I will be donating part of the prize, and I am thankful to QIB for offering customers such meaningful opportunities. I encourage everyone to open a Misk Account for an opportunity to win.' Congratulating the winner, D. Anand, QIB's General Manager – Personal Banking Group, stated: 'We are pleased to congratulate Rashid Taleb AlMarri, our newest Misk Millionaire. The Misk Account continues to drive positive financial habits among our customers by offering exceptional incentives. We strive to reach more customers, encouraging a strong culture of saving and financial well-being.' Existing and new QIB customers can open a Misk Account easily through the QIB Mobile App. Customers will receive a free debit card, become eligible to request a free, for the first-year, credit card against their Misk Account balance, receive profits on their savings, and have the chance to frequently win cash prizes.
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QIB offers big bonus Avios on Qatar Airways cards
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank has announced an exclusive new offer of up to 60,000 bonus Avios with QIB Qatar Airways Co-branded Visa Signature and Platinum Cards, in collaboration with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Visa, reaffirming its commitment to providing innovative and empowering financial solutions. The limited-time offer will be valid between 1 May and 30 June, 2025 and will benefit new customers of QIB as well as existing customers without credit cards. New QIB customers who transfer their salary to QIB and get a new QIB Qatar Airways Co-branded Visa Signature or Platinum Card will collect 60,000 bonus Avios or 30,000 bonus Avios respectively on the first transaction with their card. Existing QIB customers who get a new QIB Qatar Airways Co-branded Visa Signature or Platinum Card will collect 30,000 bonus Avios or 15,000 bonus Avios respectively on the first transaction with their card. The minimum salary requirement to qualify for this campaign is QAR 10,000 and further details of the offer are available on Commenting on the launch of the campaign D. Anand, QIB's General Manager – Personal Banking Group, said: 'We are pleased to collaborate with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Visa to introduce this exclusive offer to our customers. At QIB, we continuously strive to offer tailored financial solutions that are rewarding and provide meaningful benefits. This campaign is another step in our commitment to presenting seamless and rewarding banking experience, ensuring our customers achieve more value through their financial transactions.' Guittard, Senior Vice President Business-to-Customer at Qatar Airways, said: 'We are excited to launch this exclusive new campaign in partnership with QIB and Visa. This limited-time offer provides our members in Qatar with the opportunity to collect substantial bonus Avios with new QIB Qatar Airways Co-branded Cards, which they can enjoy spending on travel and lifestyle rewards of their choice by conveniently accessing the Qatar Airways app. It also highlights our dedication at Qatar Airways Privilege Club to provide unparalleled value for our members by delivering exceptional experiences and exclusive opportunities to make their engagement with us more rewarding.' Shashank Singh, Visa's VP and General Manager for Qatar and Kuwait, said: 'We are delighted to collaborate with QIB and Qatar Airways Privilege Club to launch this exclusive campaign. At Visa, we strive to provide our cardholders with unique, seamless and rewarding payment experiences, all backed by our best-in-class security technology and global acceptance at our 150 million merchant partners worldwide. This campaign is a testament to that commitment, and we are pleased to see QIB and Qatar Airways Privilege Club's efforts to reward their customers. We fully support our longstanding partners in extending the benefits of digital commerce to more consumers in Qatar and contributing to the government's cashless agenda.' Through this campaign, QIB reaffirms its position as a leader in customer-centric banking, providing exclusive benefits that align with the evolving needs of its customers. By integrating financial expertise with the Qatar Airways Privilege Club partnership, the bank continues to elevate its offerings, creating value-driven solutions that support both lifestyle and financial aspirations. With over 300 features and a refined user experience, the QIB Mobile App has become the preferred banking channel for most customers, offering a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for all their banking needs. The App offers customers the ability to have full control of their accounts, cards, and transactions and to fulfil all their banking requirements remotely. In addition, QIB customers can open a new account, apply for personal financing, a Credit Card, or open additional accounts instantly via the QIB Mobile App. Available on the App Store, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery, customers can download the QIB Mobile App and easily self-register using their active Debit Card information.
