{"id":5854,"date":"2025-06-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alsalambank.com\/extraordinary-achievement-al-salam-bank-becomes-the-first-in-bahrain-to-receive-5-visa-awards-in-one-year\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T13:12:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T10:12:21","slug":"extraordinary-achievement-al-salam-bank-becomes-the-first-in-bahrain-to-receive-5-visa-awards-in-one-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alsalambank.com\/en\/extraordinary-achievement-al-salam-bank-becomes-the-first-in-bahrain-to-receive-5-visa-awards-in-one-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Extraordinary Achievement&#58; Al Salam Bank Becomes the \nFirst in Bahrain to Receive 5 Visa Awards in One Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Al Salam Bank has achieved a remarkable milestone, receiving five awards from Visa, a Global Leader in Digital Payments. This recognitions highlight the Bank\u2019s outstanding performance across key metrics in 2024 and reinforces its ongoing commitment to delivering Innovative and Client-Centric Banking Solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Visa recognized Al Salam Bank for its Market-leading growth in five categories, reinforcing the Bank\u2019s commitment to Digital Excellence and Operational strength.<\/p>\n<p>The Five Visa Awards categories include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n      <strong>Highest Payment Volume Growth Rate in Bahrain \u2013 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\n      <strong>Highest Active Cards Growth Rate in Bahrain \u2013 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\n      <strong>Highest Spend Growth Rate in Bahrain \u2013 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\n      <strong>Highest Cross Border Spend Growth Rate in Bahrain \u2013 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\n      <strong>Highest Digital Spend Growth Rate in Bahrain \u2013 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;This achievement underscores Al Salam Bank\u2019s strategy of embracing cutting-edge technology and delivering financial solutions that enhance the client\u2019s experience. The Bank\u2019s strong performance is the result of a focused approach to digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and offer data-driven, lifestyle-aligned banking services that meet evolving client expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Anwar Murad, Deputy CEO \u2013 Banking at Al Salam Bank, stated: \u201cWe are proud to have earned these exceptional awards, which reflects our dedication to innovation and delivering seamless digital payment experiences. Receiving Five Visa Awards in a single year is not only a testament to our strategy but also a result of the trust we have built with our clients and the strength of our product offerings. Through targeted initiatives, we have actively driven card usage, increased digital channel engagement, and introduced lifestyle-focused solutions tailored to client needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Anwar Murad further commented: \u201cAt Al Salam Bank, we remain committed to performance-driven excellence and continue to transform ambitious ideas into measurable results, both locally and regionally. Our partnership with Visa is a key pillar in our innovation journey, and we look forward to expanding this collaboration to support long-term, sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ali Bailoun, Visa\u2019s Regional General Manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, commented on this achievement: \u201cWe are pleased to recognize Al Salam Bank for their exceptional growth across key performance categories in 2024. This achievement highlights the Bank\u2019s strategic vision and dedication to advancing digital payments. Al Salam Bank has demonstrated strong leadership in driving usage, expanding its cardholder base, and accelerating the shift to digital payments in Bahrain and beyond. We are proud of our partnership and look forward to deepening our collaboration to explore new opportunities in supporting the Bahrain government\u2019s digital commerce agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Al Salam Bank\u2019s products and services, please visit<br \/>\n   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alsalambank.com\/\">www.alsalambank.com<\/a>, contact the Bank via WhatsApp at 17005500, or book an appointment through the Virtual Branch on the Skiplino app.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alsalambank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-6-2025a.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alsalambank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-6-2025b.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alsalambank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-6-2025c.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alsalambank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-6-2025d.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alsalambank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-6-2025-Group1.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Al Salam Bank has achieved a remarkable milestone, receiving five awards from Visa, a Global Leader in Digital Payments. 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