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Digital Economy
Wimpay-BNA: Algeria’s First Contactless Mobile Payment App Reaches 137K Users
April 2, 2026
⚡ Key Takeaways Algeria’s e-payment volume reached 939 billion dinars in 2025, up 46% year-over-year, with Wimpay-BNA’s 137,000+ users helping...
Digital Economy
Halal Fintech in Algeria: Sharia-Compliant Products in a 99% Muslim Market
ALGERIATECH Editorial
February 1, 2026
Algeria's financial sector has a paradox at its core. The country is 99% Muslim, with a substantial proportion of the population holding religious convictions that prohibit riba — the charging or payment of interest.
Digital Economy
11 Mobile Banks, One Winner: Algeria’s Neobank Race Is On
ALGERIATECH Editorial
January 27, 2026
When Regulation 24-64 was signed on October 13, 2024, it did not just create a legal framework for digital banks in Algeria — it started a race. More than eleven companies reportedly expressed interest in or initiated applications for digital banking licenses within the first

