Wiyay launches exclusive 'Jil' card for students of the American Academy of Creativity to encourage talents and develop culture
Wiyay Bank announced the launch of the exclusive 'Jil' card for students of the American Academy of Creativity, a step combining encouragement of talents and development of financial culture.
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Jarida — Original source
Wio Bank announced the launch of the exclusive “Jil” card for students of the American Creativity Academy (ACA), featuring the winning design from a creative competition dedicated to school students, in a move that combines encouraging artistic talents with fostering financial literacy among the younger generation.
The competition gave students the opportunity to transform their ideas and creativity into a realistic bank card design bearing their unique style, with participants submitting a range of innovative designs that reflected their artistic abilities and creative vision. This initiative is part of Wio Bank’s efforts to support the emerging generation and enrich their educational experiences through practical programs that integrate creativity and financial awareness in an interactive and inspiring manner.
The card design will be exclusively available to school students for a limited period. Parents can contact Wio Bank’s Solutions Center to complete the process of opening a Wio Parent Account and issuing the “Jil” card for their child within minutes via the Wio app. Once the process is completed, the exclusive card will be delivered for use in all stores, both online and at point-of-sale locations in Kuwait and abroad.
“Jil” is the first-of-its-kind account and banking application in Kuwait, designed specifically for children and youth aged 8 to 14. It provides them with a secure experience that helps them develop daily financial management skills, understand the basics of saving, responsible spending, and financial planning from an early age, while allowing parents to monitor all banking transactions through the Wio app.
This initiative reflects the ongoing relationship between Wio Bank and the American Creativity Academy, which includes a range of activities and educational programs aimed at enhancing students’ financial literacy and linking theoretical concepts with real-world practices, thereby contributing to preparing a more aware and confident generation ready to handle their future financial responsibilities.
The initiative also underscores Wio Bank’s commitment to delivering innovative experiences that go beyond the traditional concept of banking services, helping to develop students’ creativity and innovation skills and giving them the opportunity to actively participate in real-world projects that reflect their ideas and highlight their potential.
The event featured the honoring of participating and winning students in recognition of their efforts and excellence in the competition. Wio Bank also praised the role of the American Creativity Academy’s administration, teachers, and parents in encouraging student participation and nurturing their talents, reaffirming its commitment to continuing to launch educational and community initiatives that contribute to building a more empowered and future-ready generation.
