Summary
Meeza (ميزة) is an Egyptian electronic payment systems provider for domestic transactions within Egypt. It is supported by the Egyptian government[1][2][3] and is regulated by the Egyptian Central Bank and the national Egyptian Banks Company (EBC).[4][5] Meeza provides similar electronic payment services as MasterCard and Visa but can only be used locally inside Egypt.[6] The name Meeza means "special" in Egyptian Arabic.
 Logo of Meeza | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Egypt |
| Products | Debit cards, payment systems |
| Owner | Egyptian Banks Company |
| Website | meeza-eg |
History edit
Meeza was established in early 2019, to provide a national payment scheme supporting a cashless society in Egypt.[7] By the end of 2019, Meeza has issued about 4 million payment cards for use within the Egyptian network.[8][9]
In October 2020, Meeza started offering free prepaid cards to Egyptians, which can be used locally and can not be used outside Egypt.[10]
Products and services edit
Meeza produces bank cards and mobile wallet applications for local transactions within Egypt. Meeza payment cards are accepted in merchandise stores and government organizations across Egypt,[2] in addition to online Egyptian e-commerce websites.[11] Meeza issues both prepaid payment cards and bank account debit cards.[12] The cards are issued by most of the major banks in Egypt like National Bank of Egypt (NBE), Banque Misr, Alex Bank,[13] Banque du Caire, Commercial International Bank (CIB), and other Egyptian banks.[7][2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Meeza cards free in several banks until November 1: ministry". Egypt Independent. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "Egyptians must use e-payment for all govt services and fees from May". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Egypt ushering in e-payments". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Meeza Products". Egyptian Banks Company. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "The United Bank launches electronic payments through the national card "Meeza"". The United Bank. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Egypt's banks issue 3.2mln Meeza cards until end of October". Zawya. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Meeza cards, the Egyptian national payment scheme push for financial inclusion in Egypt". FinTech Egypt. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "CBE official: Banks issue 4m Meeza cards so far". Egypt Today. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Egyptian banks issued 4mln Meeza cards: CBE official". Zawya. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "طريقة الحصول على كارت "ميزة" مجانًا ضمن مبادرة الشمول المالي". مصراوي.كوم. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ^ "Souq.com (an Amazon company) accepts Meeza cards for online purchases". Souq.com. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "CIB Meeza Prepaid Cards". Commercial International Bank (CIB). Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Meeza prepaid cards by Alex Bank". Alexbank.com. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
External links edit
- Official website Archived 2020-08-03 at the Wayback Machine