Mastercard unveils co-branded credit card with Southeast Bank, SSLCOMMERZ

Global digital payment solutions provider Mastercard, in partnership with Southeast Bank PLC and SSLCOMMERZ, has launched a co-branded card named "SME Mastercard Credit Card" designed for small and medium entrepreneurs onboarded through SSLCOMMERZ's payment platform.

The card aims to simplify financial management for business owners across Bangladesh by enabling convenient digital transactions both locally and internationally.

Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, managing director (current charge) of Southeast Bank PLC; Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager of Mastercard Bangladesh; and Sayeeful Islam, managing director of SSL Wireless, jointly inaugurated the credit card in Dhaka today, according to a press release.

Through Mastercard's secure global payment network, cardholders will also enjoy exclusive domestic and cross-border discount benefits from Southeast Bank and Mastercard's network of more than 9,500 merchant partners nationwide.

Iftekhar Alam Ishaque, chief executive officer of SSL Wireless; Zakia Sultana, director of Mastercard; Jubaer Hossain, lead of merchant and commerce; and Md Abdus Sabur Khan, senior executive vice-president and head of cards division at the bank, along with senior officials from the three organisations, were also present.