ila Bank taps Arab Financial Services for prepaid card offering

Arab Financial Services (AFS) has collaborated with ila Bank, a Bahraini digital mobile-only bank, to introduce a prepaid card offering. The card allows users to load a predetermined amount for in-store and online transactions, offering various user control features and insurance products for added value.

Facts

  • ila Bank and AFS have partnered to introduce a prepaid card offering in Bahrain.
  • The card is denominated in Bahraini currency and can be loaded with a set amount for transactions.
  • Users have control over various elements, including setting transaction limits and enabling/disabling contactless and internet transactions.
  • The card is linked with insurance products, such as Schengen medical insurance and travel medical insurance.
  • AFS has been ila Bank’s partner since the bank’s inception in 2019.
  • The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s vision for a cashless society and promotes financial inclusion.
  • Previously, AFS and ila Bank collaborated on the Blue and Switch credit card offering and ila ATM in Bahrain, facilitating debit and credit card processing and mobile application integration and services.
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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