Iraq’s Qi Card partners with Ant International to launch SuperQi app

By Gloria Methri

Iraqi FinTech Qi Card has unveiled its third-generation app, SuperQi, in collaboration with Ant International. Powered by Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, SuperQi integrates a digital lifestyle super app with a fully functional digital bank, bringing a new era of financial inclusion and digital services to Iraq.

Since its launch in July 2024, SuperQi has seamlessly fused Western digital banking models with the best practices from Asia’s leading super apps.

Bahaa Abdulhussein, Chairman of Qi, said, “Our collaboration with Ant International is not just about advancing digital finance; it represents a transformative leap towards creating a broader digital ecosystem that addresses the needs of the unbanked population.”

Available in Arabic, English, and Kurdish, SuperQi aims to serve millions of Iraqis, offering a comprehensive suite of services that include scan-to-pay, money transfers, bill payments, loans, instalments, mobile recharge, shopping, travel and other payment solutions.

SuperQi also supports Iraq’s expanding financial infrastructure, with over 20,000 point-of-sale merchants and 10,000 cash-out agents. The app’s accessibility is designed to meet the evolving financial and lifestyle needs of users, targeting over 30 per cent of Iraq’s population by 2026.

“With SuperQi, we empower millions of Iraqis with accessible, efficient, and secure solutions, paving the way for a more interconnected, inclusive, and technologically advanced nation,” said Abdulhussein.

With over 11 million cardholders and five million mobile app users, Qi plans to reach over 15 million app users within the next three years.

SuperQi’s impact goes beyond individual users — it is designed to create a thriving ecosystem for businesses as well. The app offers secure and flexible payment solutions, enabling companies to connect with customers in new, innovative ways.

“The launch of SuperQi is a milestone in Iraq’s journey towards a cashless society,” said Ali Muneam, CEO of Qi. “By bridging the gap for millions who still rely on cash transactions, SuperQi is not just a financial solution, but a key step in modernising our nation’s economy.”