Trust Bank rolls out UnionPay debit, credit cards

Trust Bank PLC has launched UnionPay debit and credit cards at a programme held at a hotel in Dhaka recently.

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, also chairman of the bank, inaugurated the cards as the chief guest, according to a press release.

The launch marks a milestone in expanding the bank’s global payment solutions and enhancing customer benefits.

The cards will allow Bangladeshi customers to access UnionPay’s global network both at home and abroad, offering seamless international transactions, medical and tuition payments, airport lounge access, and other lifestyle privileges.

At the event, the army chief said the partnership with UnionPay International would ensure advanced and secure banking services aligned with the digital era.

The cards are expected to facilitate globally accepted financial transactions for a wide range of users, including students, patients, and businesspeople.

The bank said the initiative reflects its commitment to innovation, customer-centric services, and the growth of digital banking.

Major General Md Hossain Al Morshed, vice-chairman of the bank and Bangladesh Army adjutant general; Nurun Nahar, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank; and Larry Wang, chief executive officer of UnionPay International, attended the event.

Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and CEO of the bank; Md Masud Raihan, country manager for Bangladesh at UnionPay International; and Md Mustafa Musharraf, executive vice-president and head of cards, along with other senior officials, were also present.