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Kuwait Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Weyay Bank reactivates digital Eidiya on app using Wamd and Eidiya Link
KUWAIT: In keeping with its tradition of bringing a modern, digital touch to customers' various needs, Weyay Bank, Kuwait's first digital bank, provides its digital Eidiya service for its customers, just in time for Eid Al-Adha. This service allows users to effortlessly send and receive Eidiyas via the Weyay Bank's app, leveraging the convenience of 'Wamd' by KNET and 'Eidiya Link'. This initiative underscores Weyay Bank's commitment to simplifying daily financial transactions for its customers and delivering a seamless, innovative digital banking experience that meets their diverse needs. Using the Weyay app, the days of cash Eidiya are over; Eidiya can now be sent from anywhere, at any time, making celebrations even more convenient and joyful. A Seamless Digital Gifting Experience via 'Wamd' and 'Eidiya Link'. Weyay Bank stands out by enhancing its digital Eidiya service through two flexible and rapid options: Eidiya via 'Wamd': Weyay customers can send Eidiya instantly using the 'Wamd ' service. This feature provides a unique experience, ensuring speed and security in transferring Eidiya directly between bank accounts, with funds arriving in a matter of seconds. Eidiya via 'Eidiya Link': For the third consecutive year, Weyay Bank continues to offer its 'Eidiya Link' service. This allows senders to request Eidiyas from their loved ones via a secure link generated directly from the Weyay app. Senders can personalize the link with a custom greeting message, and the link recipient can easily decide the Eidiya amount to be given. Empowering next generation digitally Weyay Bank places significant importance on equipping future generations with essential digital financial skills. For this reason, the Eidiya service is also available to 'Jeel' cardholders, catering to children aged 8 to 14 years old. This step aims to foster digital financial literacy from a young age, enabling them to confidently interact with digital payment tools. This contributes to building a financially savvy generation for the future. Moreover, the 'Jeel' card offers exclusive deals and benefits tailored to this age group, covering various categories like restaurants, toy stores, and entertainment venues, which are perfect for enjoying time during the Eid holiday and the upcoming summer break. The digital Eidiya service will be available to all Weyay Bank customers and will continue throughout the days of Eid Al-Adha via the Weyay app, offering families a secure and convenient way to celebrate and share joy.
Kuwait Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Weyay Bank enhances shopping experience with Weyay Aura card
KUWAIT: Weyay Bank's pop-up at The Avenues, running until May 31st, is drawing significant attention. The Bank is showcasing its digital services and cards, which enrich customer experience and meet their needs, especially during shopping. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the exclusive benefits of the 'Weyay Aura' card, a recently launched digital prepaid card designed to elevate customers' digital experiences and fulfill their purchasing requirements in relation to Alshaya Group's Aura loyalty program. Visitors will also receive giveaways, participate in interactive activities, and access exclusive offers tailored specifically for Weyay Bank customers. The 'Weyay Aura' card is a prepaid digital card that can be obtained in minutes via the Weyay app, allowing users to earn up to 30 Aura points for every 1 Kuwaiti Dinar spent, effectively multiplying their rewards. As a fully digital card, it can be easily added to digital wallets like Apple Pay for quick and secure payments, both online and in-store, anywhere inside or outside Kuwait. Once created in the Weyay app, the 'Weyay Aura' card is seamlessly linked with the Aura app, ensuring points are added directly to the customer's Aura account with every purchase. Nasser Al-Duwaisan, Product Owner at Weyay Bank, stated: 'Our presence in a vital location like The Avenues allows us to directly connect with all age groups and introduce them to our digital banking solutions tailored specifically to their needs. The 'Weyay Aura' card is a testament to our commitment to innovation and delivering valuable experiences that meet and exceed our customers' expectations. We are excited to show visitors how this card enhances their diverse purchasing experiences both inside and outside Kuwait.'
Kuwait Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Weyay Bank recognized ‘Kuwait's Best Digital Bank' at Euromoney Awards
KUWAIT: Weyay Bank has been awarded the 'Best Digital Bank in Kuwait' at the Euromoney, leading global business magazine, Middle East Awards for Excellence 2025. This prestigious recognition was presented on Wednesday during a ceremony in Dubai. It solidifies Weyay Bank's pioneering status and its unwavering commitment to delivering an innovative digital banking experience that consistently meets the evolving needs of its customers. Since its inception, Weyay Bank has left an undeniable mark on Kuwait's banking sector by introducing a comprehensive suite of integrated digital services and features, many of which are truly first-of-their-kind. Weyay Bank has empowered its customers to manage their finances with unparalleled efficiency and flexibility, enabling them to complete all their banking transactions seamlessly. From opening accounts and managing savings to making local and international transfers and applying for loans, every step is secure and swift, all within the Weyay app, eliminating the need for traditional branch visits. Kuwait's first fully digital loans Weyay Bank simplifies and streamlines financial access in Kuwait with the introduction of its fully digital loan application process. Weyay customers can now apply for both personal and housing loans and complete every stage digitally – from submitting documents and uploading them to receiving final approval and digitally signing contracts. This innovative digital process saves customers significant time and effort, making their borrowing experience remarkably smooth and convenient. 'Jeel': The first banking card and app for ages 8-14 Recognizing the vital importance of fostering a financially savvy generation, Weyay Bank has launched 'Jeel', an unprecedented banking experience in Kuwait. This innovative initiative allows children aged 8 to 14 to use a personalized bank card and manage their finances through a specially designed interface within the Weyay app. The product aims to teach children essential financial management skills under parental guidance, empowering them to understand the value of money and make responsible financial decisions from an early age. The Weyay app also includes interactive features that enable parents to monitor and control their children's spending via real-time notifications and manage where the Jeel card can be used for payments. Innovative digital tools for simplified banking and financial stability Weyay Bank is committed to empowering the community, especially its youth, by equipping them with the necessary tools and knowledge for efficient financial management. The Weyay app offers advanced, user-friendly features for budgeting and tracking. This provides users with clear insights into their spending habits, helps them identify unnecessary spending, and enables smarter financial decisions to achieve stability and reach future goals. Digital saving pots to cultivate a culture of saving Weyay Bank actively encourages its customers to embrace saving as a fundamental habit for achieving their diverse financial aspirations. The Bank offers a savings pot feature within the Weyay app, allowing users to allocate specific amounts for various savings goals, such as purchasing a car, funding education, or planning a trip. The Bank also provides Saving Pot Pro, which enables customers to earn monthly interest, helping their savings grow over time. First banking app featuring a comprehensive digital store Weyay Bank provides an all-encompassing digital experience that caters to all customer needs in one convenient place. The app features a diverse digital store where users can easily and securely purchase digital cards, in addition to the mobile bill payment service. Furthermore, it offers exclusive customer experience in collaboration with stc Telecom Company directly within the Weyay app, allowing users to manage their services, pay bills, and purchase packages at competitive rates without ever leaving the Weyay app. Commitment to standards of excellence, security and trust This esteemed recognition from Euromoney adds to Weyay Bank's growing list of recent awards and achievements. It reflects the Bank's commitment to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and security, underscoring Weyay Bank's diligent efforts to protect customer data and funds, thereby providing a secure and reputable digital banking environment. Weyay Bank continues its relentless pursuit of delivering more innovative digital services and features that enrich the banking experience for its customers in Kuwait, reinforcing its position at the forefront of digital transformation within the Kuwaiti banking sector.
Kuwait Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Weyay Bank offers discounts to student customers in collaboration with Emirates
Partnership aligns with Bank's vision to support and empower youth KUWAIT: In alignment with its vision to empower student customer base and keep pace with their lifestyle, Weyay Bank, the first digital Bank in Kuwait, offers discounts of up to 10 percent on economy and premium economy class tickets, and 5 percent on business class when booking flights on Emirates. This collaboration with Emirates Airline aligns with the Bank's belief in the importance of supporting and empowering youth. Students will also benefit from an enhanced baggage allowance of an extra 10 kilograms or one additional piece of luggage (whichever is applicable), along with 2,000 Skywards Miles upon enrolling in Emirates' loyalty program. This partnership reflects Weyay Bank's dedication to understanding its customers' needs and providing them with convenience and value, particularly in travel, through collaboration with a globally respected partner like Emirates. This initiative for student travelers complements Weyay Bank's digital prepaid Multicurrency Card, available to all Weyay customers across different segments. This card is the ideal travel companion, enabling customers to pay in 15 different currencies worldwide without any hidden fees. This feature saves students the hassle of traditional currency exchange and the volatility of exchange rates, granting them the ability to manage their expenses easily and transparently while abroad. Weyay Bank is Kuwait's first digital bank, providing innovative banking solutions designed to keep up with the digital age we live in. Weyay offers a wide range of digital services and benefits via its easy-to-use app, focusing on speed, flexibility, and security.
Arab Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Weyay Bank Celebrates Earth Day at Al-Kharafi Activity Kids Center
KUWAIT CITY, Apr 24: In celebration of World Earth Day, Weyay Bank, Kuwait's leading digital bank, organized an event for girls at Al- Kharafi Activity Center for Disabled Children in collaboration with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). The event aimed to raise environmental awareness among girls and encourage them to adopt sustainable practices in an interactive and engaging way. The event featured an inspiring activity where a group of girls participated in a hands-on experience of planting and caring for plants, symbolizing the growth of environmental awareness and care for the planet. Additionally, an educational book published by KFAS was distributed to provide them with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the importance of preserving natural resources and biodiversity. Fawaz Al-Qaban, Public Relations and Media Manager at Al-Kharafi Center, commended Weyay Bank's role in creating such a positive atmosphere that brought smiles to the girls' faces. He stated in his speech during the Bank team's visit to the center: "We thank Weyay Bank for their presence at the center to celebrate Earth Day, and we look forward to more visits and initiatives in the coming days." This initiative stems from Weyay Bank's belief that promoting environmental awareness is not merely an ethical responsibility but a necessary investment in the future of coming generations and ensuring their quality of life. Through this initiative, the Bank seeks to instill the values of sustainability and environmental responsibility in members of society, encouraging them to adopt environmentally friendly daily behaviors and practices. This has been demonstrated through the Bank's full reliance on digital operations, which significantly reduces the need for paper and traditional resources, thereby contributing to the preservation of natural resources. Furthermore, Weyay Bank is committed to providing recyclable plastic cards to its customers and continuously works to enhance digital banking options and solutions that minimize the environmental impact of its operations and services, which all solidifies Weyay Bank's leading position as the first digital bank in the country. Moreover, this significant environmental initiative aligns with Weyay Bank's comprehensive vision for social responsibility, which includes supporting initiatives that serve the community in various vital areas such as education, health, and youth empowerment. The Bank strives to achieve balance and integration between the economic, social, and environmental dimensions in achieving comprehensive sustainable development. In this context, Fawaz AlNakib, Campaign and Partnership Manager at Weyay Bank, stated: "We firmly believe that our future is closely linked to the health of our planet. Our initiative to celebrate World Earth Day embodies our commitment to building a more sustainable future for our coming generations. We always strive to be an active part in bringing about positive change in our society through our diverse initiatives that serve both people and the environment."
