The Qatar Central Bank announced today that the national payment card Himyan has been accepted by the State of Kuwait, in line with theThird Financial Sector Strategy and as a continuation of the Bank’s efforts to develop digital payment systems and services, as well as to strengthen cooperation among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).In a post on the X, Qatar Central Bank said that holders of the Himyan card can now carry out purchase transactions and cash withdrawals through various points of sale and automated teller machines across the State of Kuwait, in accordance with the highest standards of security and protection.It added that this expansion in the acceptance of services of the national “Himyan” card reflects QCB's commitment to providing reliable and secure national "Himyan" card services within the local payment ecosystem, which is fully managed and operated by QCB. It also reaffirms its dedication to strengthening regional integration in the field of payment systems.The "Himyan" card is considered the first national payment card with a Qatari commercial brand, owned by Qatar Central Bank. It was launched as part of QCB's ongoing efforts to enhance and develop digital payment systems, support innovation and digital transformation in Qatar's financial sector, and provide secure and efficient local payment options.
