Islamabad, Pakistan — HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) has announced a strategic partnership with the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) through the adoption of NBP Smart Pay, a cutting-edge digital payment portal.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in HBL MfB’s ongoing commitment to enhancing digital financial services. The integration of NBP Smart Pay will enable HBL MfB to streamline bulk payments through a secure, reliable, and fully integrated platform.
Powered by direct connectivity to NBP’s Core Banking System and 1Link, the Smart Pay portal ensures round-the-clock accessibility and real-time processing. These features will significantly improve operational efficiency, enabling faster and more convenient digital payment solutions for HBL MfB’s clients and stakeholders.
Commenting on the partnership, focal person from NBP, stated:
“This partnership is a key milestone in our digital transformation journey. Leveraging NBP’s robust infrastructure allows us to deliver seamless, real-time financial services to our customers, ultimately driving greater financial inclusion across Pakistan.”
The collaboration reflects both institutions’ shared vision to advance Pakistan’s digital banking landscape by promoting secure and efficient payment mechanisms across the financial ecosystem.
