Doha, Qatar: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the official launch of the QIB Junior App, the country’s first digital banking and financial education platform for kids and teens aged 8 to 17 years old. As a first-to-market solution, QIB Junior is a modern Banking App designed specifically for kids and teens with tools that empower young users to manage their finances confidently, while parents guide their journey.
Developed with a mobile and tablets-first mindset, QIB Junior introduces young users to smart money management in a secure and intuitive way. The solution brings together a prepaid Visa card which can be used for online payments, to tap and pay at physical stores, and can be add to digital wallets i.e. Apple Wallet, Google Wallet or Samsung Wallet.
The QIB Junior App provides a dedicated “savings pot” which allows juniors to move money between the card and the savings pot, encouraging the habit of saving. The App offers a suite of engaging features allowing junior to earn rewards every time they complete tasks set by parents as well as to enjoy exclusive deals and discounts tailored to their age group. Commenting on this pioneering initiative, D Anand, QIB’s General Manager – Personal Banking Group said: “The launch of QIB Junior is a major milestone, reflecting QIB’s leadership in digital innovation and future-ready banking. It introduces a secure, practical solution tailored to the evolving needs of families in Qatar. By empowering young users today, we are investing in a financially confident and responsible generation tomorrow.”
The initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, reinforcing financial literacy and digital inclusion as cornerstones of sustainable development. It also affirms QIB’s role as a digital leader committed to serving all segments of the community with secure and accessible banking solutions.
