How Online Card Payments Work in Qatar – From Checkout to Settlement

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Introduction

When you make an online payment in Qatar, how does the money actually move from your card to the business you’re paying?

This guide walks you through the entire online card payment process in Qatar. Whether you’re a developer, business owner, or just curious, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how it all works—and why Dibsy is trusted by top Qatari businesses for secure, local online payments.

Who Is This Guide For?

This is for anyone who wants to better understand Qatar’s digital payment infrastructure:

• Business owners looking to accept online payments in Qatar
  
  
• Developers building ecommerce platforms or apps
  
  
• Product managers evaluating payment gateways in Qatar
  
  
• Finance teams managing payment operations
  
  

How a One-Time Online Card Payment Works 

Let’s say Dana orders food from Rafeeq. Rafeeq uses Dibsy as their online payment gateway in Qatar. Here’s what happens:

Step-by-step payment flow:

1. Dana visits Rafeeq’s website and selects her meal.
   
   
2. She enters her QNB Visa card into the Dibsy checkout.
   
   
3. Dibsy encrypts the card details instantly.
   
   
4. The data is securely sent to Visa or Mastercard for processing.
   
   
5. The card network contacts Dana’s issuing bank (QNB) to authorize the transaction.
   
   
6. If approved, the funds are held.
   
   
7. Rafeeq is notified, and the order is fulfilled.
   
   
8. QNB sends the funds to Dibsy’s acquiring bank.
   
   
9. Dibsy settles the amount to Rafeeq’s business account.
   
   

Card Data Encryption

To keep Dana’s payment information secure:

• Dibsy encrypts her card data the moment she clicks pay.
  
  

• This encryption ensures her details remain unreadable during transmission.
  
  
• Visa or Mastercard never sees the raw data.
  
  

Authorization

Authorization happens in real-time. Dana’s issuing bank checks:

• ✅ Available balance
  
  
• ✅ Account status
  
  
• ✅ Fraud/security flags
  

If everything checks out, a unique authorization code is returned—valid only for that one purchase.

Settlement

After Dana receives her food:

• Her bank settles the money to Dibsy’s acquiring bank.
  
  
• Dibsy immediately transfers it to Rafeeq’s bank account.
  
  

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This typically takes up to 72 hours in Qatar, depending on banking schedules.

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Regulations

Online payment gateways in Qatar operate under tight financial regulation:

• Dibsy is licensed by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB)
  
  
• All transactions meet PCI DSS standards
  
  
• We undergo regular audits and compliance reviews

Conclusion

Dibsy helps businesses in Qatar accept secure, reliable payments online—whether you’re using Visa, Mastercard, Himyan, Apple Pay or Google pay. We manage the complexity so you can focus on growth.

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Glossary: Key Terms

• Acquiring Bank: The bank that receives payments before transferring to the merchant.
  
  
• Authorization: Bank approval that confirms a transaction can proceed.
  
  
• Card Association: Visa, Mastercard, American Express.
  
  
• Encryption: Protecting data by converting it into code.
  
  
• Issuing Bank: The customer’s card-issuing bank.
  
  
• Payment Gateway: A PSP like Dibsy that enables online payments.
  
  
• PCI DSS: International standards for card payment security.
  
  
• Settlement: Final step—funds move from customer to merchant.
  
  
• Tokenization: Replacing sensitive card info with secure tokens.
  
  

Online Payment FAQs – Qatar Edition

How long does payment settlement take in Qatar?
Typically up to 72 hours, depending on bank cut-off times. Dibsy speeds this up wherever possible.

Is Dibsy certified and secure?
Yes—regulated by QCB and fully PCI DSS compliant.

Can I accept Himyan and Apple Pay with Dibsy?
Yes! Dibsy is the first PSP in Qatar to enable Himyan on Apple Pay for eCommerce.

What types of businesses use Dibsy?
Online stores, marketplaces, logistics apps, food delivery, SaaS platforms, and more.

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