Switch review
Updated October 13, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Switch is known for combining everyday electronic cards with international transfers through a partner network in one mobile app. It is a financial service for individuals, merchants and banks, and it suits people who want daily payments and cross border transfers managed together.
Key facts
- Best for
- Everyday cards plus cross border transfers in one app
- Legal entity
- IRAQ ELECTRONIC GATE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED↗
- Headquarters
- Iraq↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone↗
- Official website
- switch.com.iq
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 1 source
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
- Elsewhere
- play.google.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines electronic cards for daily and online use with international transfers
- Offers cash, bank account and wallet collection options for recipients abroad
- Serves individuals, merchants and banks from a single mobile application
- Issues cards tailored for use in Iraq and in other markets
Cons
- International transfers depend on a third party partner network
- Full service access relies on using the mobile application
Who it suits
- People managing daily spending and online payments by card
- Individuals sending funds to family or friends abroad
- Merchants and banks seeking a shared service platform
Who should look elsewhere
- People seeking branch based service without a mobile app
How Switch compares
Frequently asked questions
What does Switch offer?+
Switch provides a suite of financial services for individuals, merchants and banks. The range includes electronic cards for everyday and online payments alongside international money transfers. All of those services are accessed through its mobile application.
How do international transfers work with Switch?+
International transfers are sent and received through the mobile application in a few steps. The service runs through a partnership with an international transfer provider. Recipients can collect funds as cash, into bank accounts or into digital wallets where supported.
Where can Switch be used?+
Switch presents its electronic cards for use in Iraq and beyond. Its transfer service covers person to person payments across borders and countries. Collection routes include banks, exchanges and service locations through the partner network.
What can the Switch app do?+
The application supports balance checks, top ups and review of card transaction details. It also supports mobile credit use and gift cards linked to entertainment stores. White label use by financial companies is also mentioned.
Which company operates Switch?+
Switch is operated by IRAQ ELECTRONIC GATE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Switch based?+
Switch is based in Iraq. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact Switch support?+
Switch offers support through Email, Phone. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- play.google.com/store/apps/details checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels
“About the developer IRAQ ELECTRONIC GATE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED”
Compiled from 1 source page, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Transfer fee, Exchange rate markup, Delivery time, Licence type.