AUSTRIACARD Delivers First Jaywan Payment Cards for Wio Bank in the UAE

EQS-Media / 23.09.2026 / 13:32 CET/CEST

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AUSTRIACARD Delivers First Jaywan Payment Cards for Wio Bank in the UAE

Vienna, September 23, 2026: AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS has produced and
delivered the first Jaywan payment cards for Wio Bank PJSC, supporting the
continued expansion of the UAE’s domestic card scheme and strengthening
the country’s payments infrastructure.

Launched by Al Etihad Payments under the Central Bank of the UAE’s
National Payment Systems Strategy, Jaywan is the UAE’s domestic card
scheme, built to enhance the resilience, efficiency and sovereignty of the
country’s payments infrastructure — part of the UAE’s broader vision to
advance digital payments and strengthen its national financial ecosystem.

The cards were manufactured at AUSTRIACARD’s Bucharest production facility
and combine the company’s secure payment card manufacturing expertise with
Wio Bank’s digital-first banking platform, giving Wio customers access to
payment products issued under the Jaywan scheme.

The milestone extends AUSTRIACARD’s support for financial institutions
participating in the UAE’s national payments ecosystem, reflecting the
company’s commitment to secure, high-quality payment solutions and marking
a further step in its growth across the Gulf region — and in the shared
ambition of AUSTRIACARD and Wio Bank to build a resilient, efficient,
locally anchored payments landscape in the UAE.

Burak Bilge, EVP Türkiye, Middle East and Africa, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS,
said:

„National card schemes are becoming a defining feature of payments across
the Middle East and Africa and supporting them is a strategic priority for
AUSTRIACARD. Adding Jaywan to the portfolio that already spans
international and domestic schemes strengthens what we can offer every
issuer we serve. We are pleased to take this step with Wio Bank, the UAE’s
first platform bank and one of the region’s fastest-growing digital banks,
and we look forward to contributing to the growth of Jaywan and the wider
UAE card market.“

Prateek Vahie, Chief Commercial Officer at Wio Bank said:

“At Wio Bank, our focus is on giving customers seamless access to the
payment infrastructure that matters most to them. Partnering with
AUSTRIACARD to bring Jaywan-issued cards to our customers reflects our
commitment to the UAE’s national payments strategy, and it’s another step
in building the kind of digital-first banking experience our customers
expect.”

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About Wio Bank PJSC:

Wio Bank PJSC is the UAE’s leading financial platform, reimagining banking
for individuals and businesses. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and fully
regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, Wio is backed by ADQ, Alpha
Dhabi Holding, e& and First Abu Dhabi Bank. By combining advanced
technology with a human-centric approach, Wio delivers seamless,
personalised financial solutions.

For personal banking, Wio offers smart tools and insights to help
individuals and families take control of their finances, enabling them to
save, spend and grow with ease. For businesses, Wio provides entrepreneurs
and SMEs with a comprehensive digital platform designed to streamline
operations, unlock growth opportunities and simplify financial management.

Wio is redefining the banking landscape as a market leader in
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and embedded finance, delivering innovative
solutions that empower people, businesses, and communities with the
infrastructure they need to access long-term wealth creation.

Wio Bank has been widely recognised through regional and international
industry awards and rankings, including Forbes Middle East, Fast Company
Middle East and Finance Middle East.

For more information, visit [1] www.wio.io.

ABOUT AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG leverages over 130 years of experience in
information management, printing, and communications to deliver secure and
transparent experiences for its customers. They offer a comprehensive
suite of products and services, including payment solutions,
identification solutions, smart cards, card personalization, digitization
solutions, and secure data management. ACAG employs a global workforce of
2,360 people and is publicly traded on both the Euronext Athens and Vienna
Stock Exchanges under the symbol ACAG.

Contact Person:  Theoni Dimopoulou, Group Communications & Marketing
Manager

Tel.:  T: +43 (1) 61065 – 355

E-Mail:  [2]t.dimopoulou@austriacard.com

Website:  [3] www.austriacard.com

Symbol:  ACAG

ISIN:  AT0000A325L0

Stock Exchanges:  Vienna Prime Market, Euronext Athens Main Market

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Language: English
Company: AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG
Lamezanstraße 4-8
1230 Vienna
Austria
E-mail: marketing@austriacard.com
Internet: https://www.austriacard.com/
ISIN: AT0000A325L0
WKN: A3D5BK
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
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