Doha Bank Launches Himyan Card

 Doha Bank, one of the largest private commercial banks in Qatar launched recently the Himyan Card, Qatar’s national Doha Bank launches the ‘Himyan’ card, a registered trademark of the Qatar Central Bank. The launch of this card is aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of electronic banking services and transforming the society into cashless society. Himyan card is named after the traditional money bag used by ancient Arabian merchants. The card is designed to provide customers with a secure and convenient method of managing their finances and making electronic payments exclusively in Qatar.

Himyan card does not require a minimum balance and offers several benefits to customers, including the ability to make contactless transactions, use the card at all point-of-sale terminals, ATMs, and local online shopping websites via QPAY payment gateway. Himyan card is considered more secure since transactions are made locally via NAPS network, adding that the card allows transactions in all sale points within Qatar; contactless or with Chip and PIN technology. Braik Al Marri, Chief Retail Banking Officer, said: “It is a pleasure to partake in the initiative to launch the first Qatari national payment card that provides security and convenience for our customers while transacting using the Himyan card.