Fawran
Send and receive money instantly within Qatar using an alias via the QIB Mobile App or QIB Lite App. – no account or IBAN numbers needed.
Fawran
Details about Fawran
Instant transfers anytime: You can make instant money transfers within Qatar at any time of the day. Funds will reach the recipient’s account within seconds for both individuals and businesses.
No account details required: You only need the beneficiary’s Alias to send money. This removes the need for bank numbers and keeps every transfer simple and quick.
Secure way to transfer: The Alias system protects your personal banking information. You do not have to share sensitive account details, which makes every transaction more secure.
Flexible transfer amounts: You can transfer any amount from QAR 1 up to QAR 100,000. This helps you handle small daily payments or large transfers easily.
Simple alias setup: Each account needs a unique Alias. This Alias works as a clear tag that identifies your account for Fawran and helps others send money to you instantly.
Easy payment requests: You can request money from someone by entering their Alias and the required amount. Once they approve the request, the money will be moved to your account instantly.
- QIB accounts: Free
- Other Qatari bank accounts:
- QAR 0.50, for transactions between QAR 1 and 1,000
- QAR 2 for transactions between QAR 1001 and 100,000
- Registration mandatory - create alias to use Fawran service.
- Only accounts in QAR – Current, Saving, or Misk Saving Account – can be linked with an alias.
- The account intended for linkage to an alias must be active. Dormant or restricted accounts cannot be linked with a Fawran alias.
An Alias is a unique name that you assign to each of your QIB accounts for the Fawran service. It works as a special identifier for your account and replaces the need to share your bank details.
You can share this easy‑to‑remember Alias with your family and friends. They can use it to send money to you instantly, and you can also use their Alias to receive or send money without sharing account numbers.
Ease of use: You can share your Alias instead of your full account details. This keeps the process simple for your family and friends whenever they need to send money.
Better privacy and security: Your Alias protects your sensitive banking information because you do not reveal your account number. This gives every transfer an extra level of privacy.
More efficient transactions: Anyone can use your Alias to send money to your account instantly through Fawran. This makes every transfer faster and removes extra steps for both sides.
Easy transfers with Alias: You can transfer money through Fawran by using the recipient’s Alias instead of their account number. This offers a fast, secure, and convenient way to complete every transaction.
Unique Alias for each account: Every Alias is linked to one specific account, and no two accounts share the same Alias, which makes your banking experience more efficient and secure.
Simple request to pay: You can request a payment by entering the other person’s Alias and the amount you need. The request reaches them through Fawran, and once they approve it, the money moves to your account automatically.
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Transfer money via QIB Mobile App
Effortless money transfers in 5 simple steps
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Step #1
Download QIB Mobile App
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Step #2
Login to QIB Mobile App
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Step #3
Go to transfer section and choose Fawran
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Step #4
Enter recipient’s Alias
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Step #5
Confirm transfer details and tap on “Send”
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Encryption
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Frequently asked questions
Fawran is an instant bank‑to‑bank transfer service in Qatar that lets you send and receive money by using a personalized Alias instead of sharing your bank account or IBAN number.
Fawran registration is mandatory – you need to create an alias through the QIB Mobile App to start using Fawran payment services.
- How to register Fawran alias in QIB Mobile App or Lite App?
- Go to “Pay & Transfer” and select “Fawran”
- Tap on “Manage Aliases” and select the preferred account for linking the alias.
- Choose your alias
- Review your details, and enter OTP to confirm
Only active CASA accounts (Current, Saving, or Misk Saving) can be linked with an alias. Dormant or Restricted accounts cannot be linked.
An alias is a personalized nickname or unique identifier you create to recognize your account, eliminating the need to share bank details for money transfers.
No, you can assign only one alias for an QIB account.
Transfer limits: QAR 1 to QAR 10,000
Fawran transfers are completed within seconds.
No, you cannot cancel transfers after initiating them from the QIB Mobile App and QIB Lite App.
Yes, you can raise instant payment requests.
- Within QIB accounts: Free
- To other Qatari banks: QAR 0.50 for transfers between QAR 1 and QAR, and QAR 2 for transfers between QAR 1,001 and QAR 100,000.
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