Amman – The value of electronic payment transactions through “CliQ” reached 1.86 billion dinars in July, marking a 16.3% increase compared to June, when the value stood at 1.6 billion dinars, according to statistics from the Jordan Payment and Clearing Systems Company (JoPACC).
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The data indicates that nearly 15.3 million transactions were recorded last month, up 16.9% from 13.9 million in June.
Since the start of this year, the total number of “CliQ” transactions executed in the past seven months has reached 85.97 million, with a total value of 10.75 billion dinars.
Regarding the user base, the number of “CliQ” users in Jordan rose to 1.92 million in July, an increase of 2.2% compared to the previous month.
According to the statistics, 96.2% of the platform’s users are Jordanian nationals, accounting for 1.85 million users, while 73.9 thousand users, or 3.8%, are of other nationalities.
The data also revealed that the majority of “CliQ” users in Jordan are male (61.9%), compared to approximately 35.3% female users, with young people aged 18 to 30 being the most active demographic.
In terms of transaction types, money transfers accounted for 82.5% of the total transaction value via “CliQ,” while purchases made through the system constituted 17.5%.
The report shows that the average transaction value in July was 122 dinars, unchanged from June.
“CliQ” is Jordan’s latest instant payment system, launched by JoPACC in 2020. It allows for instant money transfers between bank accounts in all participating banks and to and from e-wallets in Jordan.
These figures reflect the significant development of Jordan’s electronic payment sector, reinforcing the position of digital services as a safe and efficient alternative to traditional transactions and confirming the shift toward an advanced digital economy that keeps pace with global technological advancements.
It is noteworthy that the total number of transactions processed through the “CliQ” instant payment system last year reached 83.9 million, with a value of 12.1 billion Jordanian dinars. –(Al-Mamlaka)