Southeast Bank rolls out Google Pay for Visa cardholders

Southeast Bank PLC has launched Google Pay for its Visa credit, debit and prepaid cardholders, enabling customers to make fast, secure and contactless payments using Android phones both locally and internationally.

Md Khalid Mahmood Khan, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the service at the bank’s head office in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

Through this service, cardholders can easily add their cards to Google Wallet and conduct transactions at millions of merchant locations worldwide.

The service eliminates the need to carry physical cards, offering enhanced convenience, flexibility and a seamless payment experience across POS machines and online platforms.

Google Pay incorporates advanced security features, including encryption and tokenisation, ensuring that actual card details are never shared with merchants. This provides an added layer of protection for every transaction, making digital payments safer and more reliable.

The initiative reflects Southeast Bank’s ongoing commitment to strengthening digital payment infrastructure, enhancing customer convenience and supporting Bangladesh’s transition towards a cashless economy.

To mark the launch, the bank has introduced a range of promotional offers for its cardholders, including a sign-up reward, 10 percent cashback on the first Google Pay transaction, and a “Spend & Win” campaign designed to encourage frequent usage.

Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, additional managing director of the bank, and Md Mahbub Alam, additional managing director, along with other senior officials from both organisations, were also present.