{"id":3410,"date":"2025-11-04T17:59:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2025-11-04T17:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:59:18","slug":"aik-by-bankislami-empowers-local-merchants-with-a-shariah-compliant-qr-payments-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/aik-by-bankislami-empowers-local-merchants-with-a-shariah-compliant-qr-payments-service\/","title":{"rendered":"aik by BankIslami empowers local merchants with a Shariah-compliant QR payments service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 9 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p>In line with the Go Cashless Economy Drive led by Prime Minister<br \/>\nShehbaz Sharif and the State Bank of Pakistan, aik by BankIslami is launching a focused activation<br \/>\ncampaign at Creek Walk Food Street in Karachi from November 7 to 16, 2025. The initiative<br \/>\nunderscores aik\u2019s mission to promote Shariah-compliant banking and accelerate the adoption of secure<br \/>\ndigital payments nationwide.<br \/>\nThis initiative aims to promote the adoption of digital payments with aik QR\u2014a fast, secure, and<br \/>\nShariah-compliant solution that empowers merchants and customers to embrace a cashless, interest-<br \/>\nfree lifestyle. Throughout the campaign, local merchants will receive seamless, convenient digital<br \/>\nbanking services that fully align with Shariah-compliant banking principles.<br \/>\n\u201cThis drive is about digitizing everyday commerce\u2014right where local entrepreneurs serve their<br \/>\ncustomers,\u201d said Ashfaque Ahmed, Chief Officer of aik. \u201cWith this QR payment feature, merchants can<br \/>\naccept secure digital payments in seconds, while customers enjoy a Shariah-compliant and cashless<br \/>\nexperience that aligns with Pakistan\u2019s national vision\u201d.<br \/>\nTo support this initiative and enhance customer acceptance, aik QR payments will offer 50% cashback<br \/>\nfor aik and BankIslami customers and 30% cashback for customers of other banks on payments (terms<br \/>\nand conditions applied).<br \/>\nThis activation reflects aik and BankIslami\u2019s unwavering commitment to financial inclusion and Shariah-<br \/>\ncompliant innovation\u2014advancing digital 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