Himyan Prepaid Card
Doha Bank is pleased to announce the launch of Himyan Prepaid Card, Qatar’s national payment initiative.
It is a Physical card issued and named after the money bag used by merchants in ancient Arabia, it is similar to electronic cards issued by global payment networks. Cards are a safe and convenient cash alternative. You can use Himyan Prepaid Card to buy items online and in stores across Qatar by simply loading money onto the card account before you can use it. Himyan Prepaid Card supports transactions at all domestic sale points, ATMs and local shopping websites.
Features
- You can now add your Himyan cards to Apple Pay using Doha Bank Mobile App for an easy, secure, and seamless way to pay.
- You will collect 1 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club for every QR 8 spent with your Doha Bank Himyan Card.
- You will benefit from Card-Linked Offers and collect even more Avios on purchases with linked Himyan Card at partner outlets.
- No minimum account balance required for issuance.
- Card supports Qatari Riyal transactions only.
- Himyan Prepaid Card is a re-loadable card, secured with Chip and PIN technology.
- Convenience with contactless feature.
- Allows transactions at all sale points, ATMs and local online shopping websites on QPay.
- Doha Bank account holders can reload the Himyan Prepaid Card online through the mobile app or online banking or cash deposit at any Doha Bank branch.
Eligible Customers
Qatari citizens, residents with valid QIDs, and non-residents with valid passports can apply for Himyan Prepaid Card. This includes both existing and new Doha Bank customers.
Steps for Card Activation
Step 1: To activate your card through Online Banking, login and click on ‘Card Activation’ located under Cards. For activation through Mobile Banking App, login to the app and click on ‘Activate Cards’ located under Request Services.
Step 2: Select Activate Cards
Step 3: Select your Doha Bank Himyan Prepaid Card to activate.
Step 4: Set a 4-digit PIN of your choice.
Step 5: Click ‘Validate/Submit’ to generate a one-time password (OTP).
Step 6: Authenticate the OTP that has been sent to your registered mobile number to activate your Himyan Prepaid Card
Step 7: A confirmation SMS will be sent to your registered number informing that your card has been activated successfully.
Step 8: Your card is now ready for use.
Activating Your Card for Online / Ecommerce Transactions
Before you can start your online shopping or making payments through mobile application, Himyan Prepaid Card needs to be activated for online transactions.
To activate your Himyan Prepaid Card for online transactions, simply call our Call Center at 4445-6000. Our call center agent will be happy to assist you.
Himyan Card Savings of Up to 5%
Get ready to save up to 5% with the Himyan Card from Doha Bank! This national prepaid or debit card is your go-to for all transactions within Qatar. Simply use the promo code HIMYAN when booking to enjoy fantastic discounts on:
- Qatar Airways flights
- Shopping and dining at Qatar Duty Free
- Lounges at Hamad International Airport
- Qatar Airways Holidays packages
- Discover Qatar transit tours and visa services
- Access to Doha Beach Club, including food and beverages
Make the most of your Himyan Card and enjoy these exclusive savings today!
Terms and Conditions
- Book using the promo code HIMYAN to activate the special discount on www.qatarairways.com or Qatar Airways Mobile app.
- Offer is exclusive to Himyan Card holders only.
- Offer valid for travel on all Qatar Airways operated flights (not applicable on all interline or codeshare flights) originating from Qatar.
- Saving applies to base airfare only and does not apply to taxes, surcharges, and all other standard market surcharges.
- Offer valid for travel on all Qatar Airways operated flights in all cabins (not applicable on any interline or codeshare flights) originating from Qatar.
- Discount applies to base fare only of selected fare classes.
- Discount does not apply to taxes and all other surcharges.
- Seats are limited and subject to availability of the relevant booking class.
- Please note that market-specific promotional fares may be available for selected dates and destinations and may not be eligible for the discounts under this offer. All available options, together with the applicable terms & conditions for each fare will be displayed at the time of booking for you to make your selection.
- Advance purchase, minimum and maximum stay requirement may apply.
- Please refer to the fare rules at the time of booking for changes, cancellations, and no-show conditions.
- For travel involving multiple booking classes, the most restrictive fare rules apply to the entire itinerary.
- Qatar Airways terms and conditions will also apply to your booking, please review these at the time of booking https://www.himyan.gov.qa/en/Pages/offers.aspx.
General Terms & Conditions
- Issuing the card for free for the first time.
- The card can be issued to different categories (citizens, residents).
- The card supports all types of local transactions:
- Payment on POS terminals.
- Withdrawal and deposit via ATMs.
- Online payment through e-commerce payment gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Existing Doha Bank customers can apply for a Himyan Prepaid Card at any branch. Non-residents customers can visit the Doha Bank Museum branch to obtain a Himyan Prepaid Card.
Funds initially are deposited on the card and the card can be reloaded with more money at any time.
- Doha Bank account holders can simply load the Doha Bank Himyan Prepaid Card via digital channels including the mobile app & internet banking. A maximum load limit of QR 50,000 per transaction and QR 100,000 per day will be applied.
- Non-residents can reload the card by depositing cash at Doha Bank branches. A maximum monthly load limit of QR 5,000 will apply.
Yes, for security reasons, the Bank has placed the following limits on the daily card usage:
- POS: QR 100,000
- ATM: QR 35,000
- Online / e-commerce transactions: QR 40,000
No, customers can use the card locally within Qatar.
Himyan Card – Terms and Conditions
Himyan Card - Terms and Conditions
Himyan Card
- Himyan cards refer to the debit and prepaid cards issued by any participating banks.
- The Customer has to obtain the card issued by one of the participating banks either physically or through the digital channels such as app & website.
Enrollment with Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Applicants of the Himyan Card must be a Qatar Airways Privilege Club member in order to qualify to apply for the card.
- If the applicant is not an existing Qatar Airways Privilege Club member, the issuing bank will automatically enroll the applicant on their behalf.
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club will send an invitation email to the applicant to complete his / her enrollment and to accept the Privilege Club Terms & Conditions to complete the member profile.
- By signing up for the Himyan Card, the customer accepts all the Terms & Conditions of Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
- The customer consents to the participating banks to share personal data such as name, date of birth, email id & mobile number with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Such data shall be used by Qatar Airways Privilege Club to send marketing communication related to Himyan Card and Qatar Airways Privilege Club program offers from time to time.
- By opting for a Himyan card, the customer agrees that the card will be automatically linked with Qatar Airways Privilege Club “Card Linked Offers”.
- The customer agrees and authorizes Qatar Airways Privilege Club to monitor the linked card transactions in order to identify qualifying transactions via its third-party service provider in facilitation of the rewards provided through “Card Linked Offers”.
- “Card Linked Offers” allows customers to earn additional Avios from merchants with whom Qatar Airways Privilege Club establishes partnerships with.
- If the customer wishes to unlink from “Card Linked Offers”, he / she may manually delink the card by logging in to their Qatar Airways Privilege Club account and visiting the manage my payment cards section.
Customer Value Proposition and Applicability
- Customers will earn 1 Avios on every QR 8 spent on the Himyan Card for all consumer spends.
- Customers will earn additional Avios for spending at merchants that are participating in the Qatar Airways “Card Linked Offers”.
- The list of ”Card Linked Offers” qualifying merchants in Qatar & other earning details can be found here, and Qatar Airways Privilege Club will remove / add participating merchants from time to time.
- To qualify for additional Avios through merchants participating in “Card Linked Offers”, the minimum spend that is set by Qatar Airways Privilege Club will apply depending on the agreement that Qatar Airways has with the merchants.
- The minimum transaction value shall be QR 8.
- There shall be no maximum cap on Avios earning (i.e., no restriction on earning Avios for a transaction or particular period).
- All consumer transaction shall qualify for earning Avios except cash withdrawals, balance transfers, fees, interest charges, and any other transactions deemed ineligible by Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
- A member can hold more than one type of Himyan card (i.e., Prepaid, Debit) with multiple participating banks.
- Himyan Card can only be used within the State of Qatar i.e., transactions outside State of Qatar shall not earn Avios unless the territory is further extended by the State of Qatar or unless otherwise notified by Qatar Airways Privilege Club or the Participating Banks.
- For spends on supplementary or primary card by a family member, the main member will earn Avios as per the family program rules of Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
Member Servicing
- Customers will be eligible to earn Avios for all consumer spends on Himyan Prepaid / Debit cards within 5 business days from the day of spend and subject to confirmation and applicable program rules.
- Customers will be credited with the additional Avios through spending at qualifying “Card Linked Offers” merchants within a period of between 1 day and 180 days depending on the merchant’s return policy.
- If the Avios are not reflected in the customer’s Qatar Airways Privilege Club account, the customer must check with the respective participating bank which have issued the prepaid / debit card.
- If the additional Avios through “Card Linked Offers” are not reflected in the customers Qatar Airways Privilege Club account, the customer can claim missing Avios by visiting the “Card Linked Offers” claim page and submitting transaction details within a period of 180 days from the date of transaction.
Note:
Doha Bank’s retail, commercial and corporate products are granted at our sole discretion and are subject to the Bank’s terms, conditions and acceptance.