Commercial Bank of Qatar is globally the first Acquirer to enable Visa Installments Solution on eCommerce via Visa Acceptance Solutions
18 May 2025
Doha, Qatar – May, 2025– Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital banking solutions in Qatar, has partnered with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to launch the Visa Installments Solution (VIS) in Qatar.
Commercial Bank is the first merchant acquiring bank globally to offer this innovative solution for eCommerce through Cybersource, a Visa Acceptance Solutions offering. This milestone allows credit cardholders in Qatar to access convenient installment payment options when shopping online.
Visa Installments Solution empowers credit cardholders to split their purchases into smaller, manageable payments. Available to all eligible credit cardholders, this feature is designed to provide financial flexibility, making large purchases easier and more affordable.
“This is a landmark moment for us,” said Shahnawaz Rashid, EGM and Head of Retail Banking of Commercial Bank. “We are excited to be the first merchant acquirer globally to bring Visa Installments to the eCommerce space through our partnership with Visa. It demonstrates our dedication to innovation and delivering world-class financial solutions to our customers. As more consumers look for flexible payment options, this collaboration offers a secure, seamless way to make high-value purchases more manageable.”
"We are delighted to see Visa Installments Solution officially live in Qatar. This is the result of Visa's efforts in line with the Qatari government’s digital commerce agenda to enable local banks and merchants in bringing innovative solutions to the country’s retail sector. Our partnership with Commercial Bank – the first acquiring bank globally to enable VIS for eCommerce through Cybersource, is also a testament to Visa’s commitment to delivering an enhanced digital retail journey for consumers in Qatar who seek financial empowerment and deserve better, more rewarding payment experiences,” said Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Visa’s SVP and Group Country Manager for GCC.
The partnership reflects the growing consumer demand for installment payment options that cater to their financial preferences. Visa, Commercial Bank, and local merchants are committed to providing cardholders with greater control over their finances through secure, accessible, and rewarding payment experiences.
About the Visa Installments Solution
Commercial Bank’s implementation of Visa’s real-time, API-based Installment Solution unites key players in the payment ecosystem, including issuing banks, payment processors, merchants, and payment facilitators. By leveraging this solution, Commercial Bank as an acquiring bank can offer merchants value-added services that help increase sales volume and improve conversion rates. Meanwhile, issuing banks benefit from enhanced cardholder engagement and loyalty, making this a comprehensive solution for all stakeholders in the payments landscape.
Qatar joins a growing list of markets—alongside Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the UAE—in adopting Visa Installments, reshaping the checkout experience for online consumers globally.
About Commercial Bank of Qatar (CB)
Incorporated in 1974 as the first private bank in the country, Commercial Bank is today one of the leading financial institutions in Qatar with a profitable track record since inception. The Bank continue to play an important role in driving innovation and raising service standards in banking across the region through our investment in new technology, a clear focus on customers and prudent management.
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a global leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Learn more at [Visa], visamiddleeast.com/blog, and follow us at @Visacemea.