Jordan Kuwait Bank partners Mastercard and FOO to launch multicurrency prepaid wallet offering

Summary of Jordan Kuwait Bank’s Launch of eliWallet

  • Entities Involved:
    • Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB)
    • Mastercard
    • FOO (UAE-based fintech)
  • Product Launched:
    • eliWallet: A prepaid digital wallet offering both virtual and physical cards for multicurrency transactions.
  • Features and Benefits:
    • Multicurrency Transactions: Supports online and in-store payments.
    • Money Transfers: Enables swift cross-border money transfers.
    • Secure and Seamless Experience: Utilizes advanced technology for secure transactions.
    • Mastercard Partnership: Leverages Mastercard’s extensive network and digital payment expertise for global acceptance.
  • FOO’s Role:
    • Development and Deployment: Oversees the development, customization, and deployment of eliWallet.
    • Testing and Integration: Manages testing and integration with third parties.
  • Statements:
    • Suhail Al-Salman (Head of Retail Business, JKB): Emphasizes eliWallet as a significant step towards financial empowerment with features designed to ease users’ lives.
    • Ghady Rayess (Managing Partner, FOO): Highlights that eliWallet will simplify and streamline the payment process to meet modern demands.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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