SCB Introduces Bangla QR Payment Feature on SC Mobile App

Standard Chartered account holders can nowuse Bangla QR payment feature using their SC Mobile App. This milestonereinforces the Bank’s commitment to driving a cashless society and supportingBangladesh’s transition towards a digital economy.

The Bangla QR feature was introducedthrough a launch event where senior leaders of the Bank were present includingP.D. Singh, CEO, India & South Asia; Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO, Bangladesh;Khaled Aziz, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Bangladesh; and FaisalHaque, Head, Priority and Wealth Management.

Bangla QR, an initiative of BangladeshBank, is designed to establish a unified and interoperable payment ecosystem.Standard Chartered Bangladesh is fully integrated with the National PaymentSwitch of Bangladesh (NPSB) and now also with the Bangla QR that is facilitatingseamless digital payments across the country.

The Bangla QR payment feature enablesclients to make instant, secure, and seamless payments by simply scanning amerchant’s QR code with the SC Mobile App. Whether at local markets, shops, orrestaurants, clients can now enjoy a contactless payment experience without theneed for cash or cards. Available on both Android and iOS, the new featurefurther strengthens the Bank’s suite of digital solutions, enhancingconvenience and elevating the banking experience for clients.

Lutful Habib, Head of Wealth and RetailBanking (WRB), Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said,“We are happy to bring this payment convenience to our customers by integratingBangla QR feature into the SC Mobile App. Standard Chartered Bangladesh hasalways been pioneer in introducing the most advanced banking technology in thecountry through our 120 years of journey.”

This initiative underscores StandardChartered’s role as a leader in digital banking innovation, continuouslyworking to deliver world-class solutions and contribute to the nation’s digitaltransformation journey.