For the First Time in Jordan and the Region: Arab Bank Launches “Visa Arabi Switch” Digital Card in Collaboration with Visa

Arab Bank has recently launched the "Visa Arabi Switch" digital card, the first of its kind in Jordan and the region, in collaboration with Visa, the global leader in digital payments. The new card combines both Arab Bank credit and debit cards into a single card, enabling customers to link their Arab Bank accounts in Jordan and abroad through the "Arabi Cross Border" program, which spans the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon.

The launch of this new card comes as part of Arab Bank's strategy to develop its digital payment offering and provide its customers with flexible and advanced banking solutions that meet their evolving needs and expectations.

The "Visa Arabi Switch" digital card is a new and innovative payment solution that is both seamless and secure, offering a digital screen and interactive arrows to switch between cards, including debit and credit, with the card details shown on the screen. The new card also offers a dedicated button that displays customer care numbers on the screens, in addition to the contactless feature that can be used across ATMs and points of sale.

Commenting on the launch of this card, Mr. Yacoub Matouk, Head of Consumer Banking at Arab Bank - Jordan, said: "The launch of the Visa Arabi Switch digital card for the first time in Jordan reflects Arab Bank's commitment to adopting the latest advancements in the banking industry to serve its customers." He added: "The new Visa Arabi Switch digital card is an added value addition to the host of digital banking solutions provided by Arab Bank, making it easier for customers to carry a single card while travelling and offering an advanced banking experience that saves their time and effort."

In turn, Mr. Mario Makary, Visa's Country Manager for Levant, said: "We continuously seek to offer the latest digital payment solutions to our customers in Jordan through our partners, who share our vision for customer service excellence. The new card is a first of its kind in the region, and we look forward to creating more innovative opportunities to launch safe and secure digital payment methods."

Arab Bank's card products provide a wide range of benefits to their cardholders, including worldwide acceptance and easy and secure access to credit card accounts anytime through both "Arabi Mobile" and the bank's internet banking service "Arabi Online". Arab Bank cardholders can also benefit from the "Easy Payment Plan" service at a wide list of merchants. This is in addition to the bank's innovative payment solutions using smartphones, such as the "Arabi MobiCash" app and the "Apple Pay" service.