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][email protected]  

   Website:  [3]www.austriacard.com

   Symbol:  ACAG

   ISIN:  AT0000A325L0

   Stock Exchanges:  Vienna Prime Market, Euronext Athens Main Market

   End of Media Release

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   Issuer: AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG
   Key word(s): Information technology

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   Language:    English
   Company:     AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG
                Lamezanstraße 4-8
                1230 Vienna
                Austria
   E-mail:      [email protected]
   Internet:    https://www.austriacard.com/
   ISIN:        AT0000A325L0
   WKN:         A3D5BK
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   LEI Code:    529900QI445M00DK4407
   EQS News ID: 2404036


    
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