Iraq’s Leading Digital Payments Operator Highlights Biometric and E-Payment Solutions

International Smart Card, operator of Iraq’s leading digital payments brand Qi Card,  represented Iraq and the broader Middle East at Money20/20 USA, the world’s premier fintech event, which concluded on 29 October 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Qi Card was the only fintech company prominently representing the region, putting Iraq firmly on the global fintech stage.

The event drew over 11,000 fintech leaders from 85 countries under the theme “Create the Future.” International Smart Card highlighted its established digital payment model, innovations in biometric systems, and secure electronic payment solutions, which have expanded financial inclusion in Iraq. The company’s technology infrastructure currently serves more than 16 million individuals and over 50,000 merchants across the country.

Qi Card is a trusted partner of major international payment networks, including Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, and Ant International, ensuring seamless, round-the-clock financial services for its cardholders. During the four-day event, the team engaged with U.S. and international tech firms, payment processors, card manufacturers, banking leaders, and government officials to showcase Iraq’s growing digital economy and explore potential collaborations.

The interactions at the summit highlighted strong international interest in Iraq’s fintech sector, particularly Qi Card’s pioneering biometric technology and digital payment model. As a result, 15 multinational companies are planning visits to Iraq to explore partnership opportunities. The engagement at Money20/20 USA underscores International Smart Card’s role as a key driver of Iraq’s digital financial transformation, linking local advancements with global standards and strengthening the country’s position in the international fintech ecosystem.