Mastercard and Safwa Islamic Bank launch first-of-its-kind Shiffa Card to deliver flexible healthcare payment mechanism in Jordan

•    The Shiffa Card combines Safwa Islamic Bank’s Sharia-compliant payment mechanism with Mastercard’s global payment network 
•    The card will offer discounted healthcare services at selected medical centers with greater payment flexibility

Amman, Jordan; 4 November 2026:  Safwa Islamic Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, today announced the launch of the Shiffa Card, a Sharia-compliant healthcare payment solution designed to make medical treatments more accessible and affordable for customers.

The Shiffa Card combines Safwa Islamic Bank’s Sharia-compliant payment capabilities with Mastercard’s global payment network to provide customers with preferential healthcare discounts at selected medical centers. Enabled by Mastercard’s technology and payment infrastructure, the card offers greater flexibility in managing healthcare expenses.

This launch marks a new milestone in payment innovation for Jordan’s banking and healthcare sectors, introducing an innovative proposition that combines Shari’a-compliant payment service, digital payments and healthcare benefits within a single card solution.

“At Safwa Islamic Bank, we are dedicated to supporting our customers through life’s most important moments. The Shiffa Card brings together healthcare access that’s Sharia-compliant with special medical discounts powered by Mastercard’s payment technology. It builds on our exclusive credit card collaboration with Mastercard, extending the role of cards beyond everyday payments into a practical solution that eases the financial burden for our customers,” said Samer Al Tamimi, chief executive officer, Safwa Islamic Bank.

“We are committed to advancing financial inclusion to create economies where everyone can prosper. The Shiffa Card demonstrates how our network and capabilities can support banks in creating products that address important customer needs, such as healthcare access and payment flexibility. By collaborating with Safwa Islamic Bank to introduce this solution in Jordan, we are enabling innovative and relevant payment options that empower people to manage their health and finances with confidence,” said Saud Swar, country manager, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and other Levant, Mastercard.

This launch reinforces Mastercard’s role as a trusted technology partner enabling financial institutions to develop innovative and inclusive customer-centric payment solutions. It reflects a shared commitment between Mastercard and Safwa Islamic Bank to expanding access to essential services through digital innovation and responsible payment solutions while supporting the well-being of the communities they serve.