🏦 Banking & Payments

Bahrain's national mobile payment and QR wallet system.

Open a full bank account in minutes with just an ID and a selfie — no branch visit — on Bahrain's pioneering digital-only bank. About ila Bank: ila Bank, launched in 2019 by Bank ABC, was Bahrain's first digital, mobile-only bank, built from the ground up as an app-first product rather than a digital add-on to an existing branch network. It offers completely digital onboarding, instant virtual cards, multiple foreign-currency accounts on one card, and a current account that pays daily-calculated interest — while still being backed by Bank ABC, an international bank with over 40 years of history in Bahrain. Key Features: Fully Digital Onboarding: Open an account within minutes using just two forms of ID and a selfie. Instant Virtual Card: Get a virtual debit card immediately for online transactions while your physical card is issued. Multi-Currency Accounts: Hold several foreign-currency accounts linked to a single card with low-fee transfers between them. Full Card Control: Freeze, unfreeze, reissue or set your PIN entirely within the app. How to Get Started: Download the ila app from the App Store or Google Play. Complete the digital onboarding process with your ID and a selfie. Fund your account through the app's supported payment channels. Use the app to manage your accounts, cards and transfers. Important Notice: As a fully digital bank, ila has no physical branches — if you need in-person services like large cash deposits, a traditional branch-based bank may still be necessary alongside it.