Pubali Bank PLC, the largest private commercial bank in Bangladesh, has signed an agreement with BPC, global payments solutions provider, to migrate from its legacy stack to the next-generation SmartVista Card Management System as part of a strategic programme to enhance its digital footprint and modernise banking operations. With over 500 branches, 244 sub-branches, 32 Islamic banking windows and the country’s largest real-time online network, Pubali Bank is advancing its mission to deliver superior-value services through flexible technology, scale and strong risk management while contributing to national goals for financial inclusion and socioeconomic growth.
BPC was selected for its proven capabilities, global expertise and future-proven technology suite. Experience in Bangladesh, localisation readiness, a dedicated in-country team and full compliance with national requirements were decisive factors.
For the bank, the new platform is expected to accelerate collaboration with ecosystem partners via open APIs, expand the footprint of ATMs, cards and QR acceptance in its merchant network, and increase capacity to serve more customers with consistent reliability and lower time-to-market for new offerings, advancing Pubali’s leadership in digital transactions in Bangladesh.
Ashim Kumar Roy, Head of Card Operations, Pubali Bank PLC, commented: “This partnership aligns with our vision to expand digital transactions and our mission to deliver services of superior value to our customers. With BPC’s SmartVista, cardholders will enjoy modern, innovative card programmes and secure payment experiences across channels. The platform gives us the scalability to grow, the agility to launch products faster, and the compliance we need to serve Bangladesh with confidence.”
Pubali Bank set to migrate from its legacy card platform to BPC’s SmartVista, gaining a single, modular system to launch products faster, strengthen control, and improve resilience—delivering instant, secure issuance, seamless digital journeys, stronger e-commerce protection, and broader acceptance across Bangladesh. The rollout spans issuing for debit, credit, Islamic, virtual, and prepaid cards; real-time, AI-powered Fraud Management; and enhanced merchant payment acceptance with Visa, Mastercard, China UnionPay, and NPSB, including payments and acceptance with nationwide QR. 3D Secure ACS enhances card-not-present authentication and loyalty tools enable targeted rewards, collectively supporting Bangladesh’s digitalisation agenda while improving customer experience and reac.
Ruwan Bakmedeniya, Regional Director, South Asia, BPC, said: “Pubali Bank’s modernisation marks an important milestone for Bangladesh’s payments landscape. SmartVista brings a future-proven foundation that helps institutions innovate while protecting every interaction. We are honoured to partner with Pubali Bank and will continue supporting its strategy with technology that enables growth, resilience and exceptional digital experiences for customers.”
