Al Salam Bank Receives Two Recognitions from Visa for Leadership in Bahrain’s Cards and Payments Market

Al Salam Bank received two recognitions from Visa for its exceptional performance and continued leadership across Bahrain’s cards and payments market during 2025, highlighting the Bank’s strong market position, growing cards portfolio, and continued contribution to the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem.

The Bank was awarded “Largest Issuing Payment Volume in Bahrain – 2025”, recognizing its market-leading performance in payment volumes generated across its card’s portfolio. In addition, Al Salam Bank was also awarded “Largest Active Cards Issuer in Bahrain – 2025”, acknowledging its continued leadership in expanding its active cards base and strengthening card adoption across the Bahraini market.

These achievements reflect Al Salam Bank’s sustained investment in strengthening its retail banking proposition and continuously enhancing payment solutions that provide greater convenience, security, and flexibility for clients. The recognitions further underscore the Bank’s growing role in advancing Bahrain’s digital payments landscape through innovative and client-centric banking solutions aligned with evolving consumer expectations.

Commenting on the achievement, Mohammed Buhijji, Chief Retail Banking Officer, Al Salam Bank, said: “These recognitions reflect the strength of our retail banking strategy and the trust our clients continue to place in our products and services. Over the years, we have remained focused on continuously enhancing our cards proposition, expanding digital payment capabilities, and developing solutions that create greater convenience and everyday value for our clients. This achievement reinforces our leadership position in the market and reflects our continued commitment to delivering innovative banking experiences that evolve alongside the changing expectations of our clients.”

From his side, Ahmed ElKaffass, Country Manager for Visa in Bahrain, commented: “We are pleased to recognize Al Salam Bank for its exceptional performance and strong contribution to the continued growth of Bahrain’s digital payments landscape. The Bank has demonstrated consistent leadership in driving card usage, expanding payment volumes, and delivering payment solutions that align with the evolving expectations of consumers. We value our partnership with Al Salam Bank and look forward to continuing this shared journey of innovation and growth within Bahrain’s rapidly evolving payments sector.”

These recognitions further reinforce Al Salam Bank’s leadership position within Bahrain’s cards and payments market and reflect its continued focus on advancing digital payment adoption, strengthening client engagement, and delivering innovative financial solutions that create long-term value for clients while supporting the Kingdom’s broader digital transformation agenda.