In a city hotel, National Bank Limited (NBL) and Mastercard introduced the first multi-currency prepaid Umrah Card in Bangladesh.
The card was unveiled by Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar, Chairman of National Bank Limited. The bank’s independent director Md. Serajul Islam, director LT, and head of the audit committee, Parveen Haque Sikder, chaired the EC Committee.
Gen. (retd) Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Managing Director & CEO Md. Touhidul Alam Khan and from Mastercard Bangladesh Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Sohail Alim, Director, and other officials from both the organizations were present, among others, said a press release.
It’s important to note that this special prepaid Mastercard is made to make the pilgrimage easier by allowing cardholders to conveniently carry cash for all of their Umrah expenses, including travel, food, and lodging, as well as the ability to withdraw cash from ATMs at the destination.
This prepaid card also has contactless technology and an EMV chip, two more cutting-edge security features from Mastercard that increase protection against fraudulent activity.
