NCC Bank, Mastercard unveil premium card portfolio to elevate digital payments in Bangladesh

NCC Bank and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration with the launch of an exclusive portfolio of premium cards designed to deliver enhanced convenience, financial flexibility, and world-class privileges to customers.

According to a press release, this marks the first-ever association between the two entities—a significant milestone in their shared commitment to strengthening Bangladesh’s digital payments ecosystem.

The portfolio will include three premium cards—the Multicurrency Business Debit Card, Multicurrency Platinum Debit Card, and Titanium Credit Card—each tailored to meet the evolving needs of diverse customer segments. Equipped with contactless payment technology, dual-currency functionality, and advanced security features, this new range ensures a seamless and secure payment experience for domestic and international transactions.  Cardholders will also enjoy exclusive lifestyle, travel, and dining privileges, along with attractive deals and discounts at over 9,500 Mastercard partner merchant outlets across Bangladesh, as well as global POS, E-commerce and ATM access for uninterrupted convenience worldwide.

The launching ceremony was graced by Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Deputy Governor, Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank; M. Shamsul Arefin, Managing Director of NCC Bank; Gautam Aggarwal, President, South Asia, Mastercard; M. Khurshed Alam, Additional Managing Director; Md. Zakir Anam, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman and Md. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Managing Directors of NCC Bank; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Mastercard; Zakia Sultana, Director, Bangladesh, Mastercard; Jubaer Hossain, Lead-Merchant & Commerce; Osman Haidar, Deputy Managing Director, IT Consultants PLC along with other senior officials from the Bangladesh Bank, NCC Bank, MasterCard and IT Consultants PLC.

Speaking at the event, Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank’s Payment Systems Department, congratulated NCC Bank on achieving this remarkable milestone—one that reflects strategic foresight and a strong commitment to advancing digital financial services in Bangladesh. He also acknowledged the valuable cooperation of Mastercard and the dedicated efforts of NCC Bank’s cross-functional teams who made this launch possible.

M. Shamsul Arefin, Managing Director of NCC Bank, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Mastercard to become their newest issuing partner in Bangladesh. This launch marks a major step in NCC Bank’s digital transformation journey and reflects our commitment to innovation, customer-centric solutions, and a secure, rewarding banking experience. We look forward to expanding this association to deliver greater value and support Bangladesh’s vision of a cashless society."

Gautam Aggarwal, President, South Asia, Mastercard said, “This collaboration marks another important step in expanding Mastercard’s footprint in Bangladesh’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem. Bangladesh is at a pivotal moment in its journey toward a cashless future, driven by rapid adoption of technology and a strong vision for financial inclusion. The newly launched NCC Bank cards are designed to empower consumers and businesses with exceptional value, convenience, and security—enabling seamless transactions both at home and abroad.”