Experience hassle-free bulk salary transfers with QIB WPS, ensuring timely and secure payments for workers.
Wages protection system
Wages Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system that allows institutions to pay workers’ wages via banks approved and authorized to provide the service. The system, developed by Qatar Central Bank, allows the Ministry of Labor to create a database that records wage payments in the private sector to guarantee the timely and full payment of agreed‑upon wages. The WPS covers all institutions registered with the Ministry across all sectors and industries and benefits different categories of labor. The Wage Protection System is available online for your business to transfer your employees’ salaries easily.
With the WPS Portal, you can now save time for your business, and transfer salaries online from your office with a click of a button.
To know more about the WPS Account Opening Procedures and main rejection reasons.
Register and log in by visiting the WPS Online Portal: https://wps.qib.com.qa/
As a business owner, you can now update your employees’ information easily through the WPS Online Portal. To know how to update their information, please click here Get started with registering on the portal.
Regulatory compliance: Be compliant with Qatar Central Bank & WPS regulatory framework.
One-click payroll processing: Eliminate payroll errors and save multiple hours each month. Process automated salary transfers online for your entire workforce with a single click.
Digital payment records: Maintain audit-ready compliance with complete payment tracking. Access detailed reports and proof of every transfer made from your account.
Complete digital payroll account setup:
Accelerate workforce onboarding, reduce administrative burden, and enhance operational efficiency with the WPS portal. Onboard your employees anytime, anywhere through the QIB WPS portal. Submit electronic payroll account request directly, and get the following benefits:
Account activation via QIB Lite App:
Your employee can activate their account in 2 simple steps:
Step 1: Download the QIB Lite app through an SMS sent immediately after the employer submits the request
Step 2: Complete the identity verification process and confirm personal details online.
Your employee’s payroll account is ready for daily use.
Structured data classification: Seamless employee and employer journey via one platform.
Debit Card access: Enable your employees to make withdrawals and contactless payments with Debit Cards after internal processing of their payroll. QIB issues the Debit Cards within two working days from the request date.
Optional Family Shield protection
Offer optional Takaful-based coverage to enhance financial security for the employee and their family.
Select Family Shield Takaful during account opening journey.
Activation is subject to approved terms and conditions.
Payroll processing through a single unified file
Ensure Central Bank compliance, reduce your administrative effort, and process your salary quickly for both QIB accounts and other local banks through a single file. Prepare file as per the WPS regulatory requirements and submit it securely via the portal – no multiple files or separate execution process is required.
Online employee data management
Enables employers to digitally manage and maintain accurate employee records through the WPS portal. Key capabilities include:
Automatic document expiry reminders
System auto-monitors QID and passport expiry of registered employees and alerts you proactively. It also enables employers to:
Scheduled payroll
Experience effortless convenience. Schedule salary payments for a future date with ease.
Paperless and auditable
Structured approval workflows with full electronic audit trail.
Digital support portal
Submit inquiries via a portal, and route them to the Digital Back Office.
Statutory requirement: Organisation needs to be registered with the Ministry of labour.
Active bank accounts: The organisation is required to have an active and functional QIB Current or Savings Account.
Registration process
Employee:
Countries that require a passport for verification of home address:
| Continent | Country |
|---|---|
| Asia | Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh | |
| Bhutan | |
| China | |
| India | |
| Indonesia | |
| Iraq | |
| Myanmar | |
| Nepal | |
| Philippines | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Thailand | |
| Uzbekistan | |
| Yemen | |
| Africa | Burkina Faso |
| Ghana | |
| Guinea | |
| Kenya | |
| Mali | |
| Rwanda | |
| South Africa | |
| Tanzania | |
| Togo | |
| Uganda | |
| South America | Brazil |
| Category | Fees (QAR) |
|---|---|
| 10 workers or less | 50 |
| From 11 to 50 workers | 100 |
| From 51 to 100 workers | 200 |
| From 101 to 200 workers | 300 |
| From 201 to 300 workers | 400 |
| From 301 to 500 workers | 500 |
| From 501 to 1000 workers | 600 |
| From 1001 to 2000 workers | 700 |
| From 2001 to 3000 workers | 800 |
| From 3001 to 4000 workers | 900 |
| From 4001 to 5000 workers | 1000 |
| 5001 or more | 1100 |
Employer uploads employee’s QID (front and back) and passport information page and submits application form with the employee’s QID and mobile number.
All details and documents are verified for authenticity. If the employee meets the eligibility criteria, an SMS is sent to them.
The employee receives an SMS with application reference number and instructions to continue the process via the QIB Lite app.
The employee takes a selfie, scans their Qatar ID, reviews and confirms personal details, and completes all remaining steps digitally.
The employers check all the information and approves the request through the WPS Portal.
The employee’s account is active, and they receive a Himyan Card.
The employer can track all submitted applications through the WPS Portal using:
Employee rejections are due to:
1. Unclear ID images
2. Incorrect or incomplete information
3. Incorrect or duplicate mobile number
4. Previous request that has already been raised or is still in process
5. Expired Qatar ID
6. Expired passport
7. Employee not being under the company’s sponsorship
8. Information that doesn’t meet the required criteria
WPS serves three key parties:
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