Miami, United States – Qik Banco Digital Dominicano, SA. – Banco Múltiple, subsidiary of Popular Group and first neobank from the Dominican Republic, won gold in the Awards for Financial Innovators in the Americasin the category of Financial Inclusionwith its Crea Crédito program, which makes it easier for its clients to create or restore their credit history in a practical and easy way.
The ninth delivery of this award, organized by the company Fintech Americashighlights the projects and innovators whose initiatives are transforming the financial industry in Latin America and the lives of the people they assist.
In that sense, they highlighted the impact in terms of financial inclusion of Create Credit from Qik Banco Digital, which accompanies people in the process of creating good financial habits, which is the key to achieving the goals they desire so much.
Currently, thousands of Qik customers have started or restored their credit history, thanks to the fact that the Crea Crédito program allows them to save through a guarantee deposited in their Qik Account, which makes it possible for them to acquire the credit card, receiving 4% annual interest and personalized support through the Qik App.
Recently, the first group of clients who have successfully created or restored their credit history graduated, after excellent use of their credit card. This has allowed them to make use of the deposited guarantee and have formal access to credit, which translates into well-being and greater opportunities to go further.
Financial inclusion as a goal
Mr. Arturo Grullón, general manager and executive vice president of Qik, explained that, since its inception, Qik has had the goal of being a bank that champions financial inclusion in the country.
“This recognition from Fintech Americas is a boost to the vision of Qik Banco Digital and our parent company Grupo Popular, which have assumed innovation as the best way to promote financial inclusion, opening the doors of the banking system to all Dominicans. , promoting access to more and better solutions that have a positive impact on the development and quality of life of clients and the country’s economy”, the executive stressed.
Qik, a 100% digital multiple bank, was born in November 2022 and completed its first year and a half of operations, thus strengthening an unprecedented category in the local market.
The first Dominican neobank now reaches more than 300,000 customers and RD$1,267 million in deposits. Furthermore, the Qik credit card had 76,162 activations and with it Qik’s clients made 3.4 million purchases.
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