Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Ethics
Vol 3 No 1 (2026): JIESBI: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Ethics

The Role of Islamic Financial Literacy in Moderating the Relationship between QRIS and Financial Inclusion

Abdillah Dwi Prasetyo (UIN K.H. Abduurahman Wahid Pekalongan, Pekalongan, Indonesia)
Muhammad Khoirul Fikri (UIN K.H. Abduurahman Wahid Pekalongan, Pekalongan, Indonesia)
Shaherbano Ijaz (iQualify, United Kingdom)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between the effectiveness and efficiency of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) and financial inclusion, with Islamic financial literacy serving as a moderating variable. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected from university students and analyzed using moderated regression analysis to evaluate both direct and interaction effects. The findings indicated that QRIS effectiveness and efficiency exert a positive and significant influence on financial inclusion. Furthermore, Islamic financial literacy enhances the relationship between QRIS utilization and financial inclusion, suggesting that higher literacy levels amplify the inclusive benefits of integrating digital payment systems within an Islamic financial framework. These results highlight the importance of integrating digital payment innovation with Islamic financial literacy programs to promote inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystems. Additionally, Islamic financial literacy moderates the relationship between QRIS effectiveness and financial inclusion, but does not influence the association between QRIS efficiency and financial inclusion. Overall, students' understanding of Islamic finance strengthens the impact of QRIS effectiveness in promoting financial inclusion.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIESBI

Publisher

Subject

Arts Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

IESBI: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Ethics E-ISSN 3047-311X is and P-ISSN 3064-4585 high-quality open access peer-reviewed research journal published by the UIN Cyber ​​Syekh Nurjati Postgraduate, Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia in collaboration with the Association of Islamic ...