ila

ila

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2.9K ratings
111 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 24, 2019
  • July 19, 2026

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A digital, mobile-only bank designed around your financial needs. Open accounts, manage money, and access banking services instantly from your smartphone. Offers features for saving, spending, and earning rewards.

Instant account opening
Virtual and physical debit cards
Tiered interest on savings
Foreign currency accounts
Rewarding credit cards with cashback
Community saving groups
Mobile money transfers
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What's New in ila

1.117.0

July 19, 2026

In this release, we made significant improvements under the hood to enhance the app’s performance.

User reviews

10

10

Awful and unprofessional bank

Awful. Scam and unprofessional bank. Suitable only for children.

Do not use for serious money, this is not a real bank. Corrupt bank enabling worst practices due to nepotism and corruption

User friendly app

One of the easiest apps for savings, international transfers and applying for credit cards

Best swift transfers

My swift transfers arrive to the US and Europe same day and the prices are are competitive. You can also manage beneficiaries very easily.

Ratijg n experience

Excellent service

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Login issues and error messages

Bug

Account opening process problems

Bug

Frequent app crashes and freezes

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

In-app transaction notifications

Feature

Support for more countries and currencies

Feature

Dedicated numeric keypad for login

Feature

FAQ

What is ila?

ila is a digital, mobile-only bank built around your financial needs and aspirations. It allows you to manage your money, open accounts, and access various banking services directly from your smartphone, without needing to visit a physical branch.

What are the key features of ila?

Key features include instant account opening with just an ID and selfie, an instantly issued virtual card for online transactions, a physical green debit card for global use, tiered interest on your Bahraini Dinar account, the ability to open and link foreign currency accounts, and various saving tools like Hassala for personal goals and Jamiyah for community savings.

How much does ila cost?

The app itself is free to download and use for basic banking services. There are options for premium features and services, such as ila Premium, which requires a subscription. Specific fees for transactions or services are detailed within the app.

Is ila available on all devices?

ila is a mobile-only bank, meaning it is designed to be used on smartphones. You can download the app from your device's app store. Compatibility typically includes most modern iOS and Android devices.

What are some common use cases for ila?

Common use cases include opening a new bank account quickly, managing daily finances, making online purchases with a virtual card, saving money for specific goals or for a chance to win prizes, sending money to friends and family, and managing multiple currencies for international travel or spending.