Govt to expand scope of Digital Wallets across country: PM

Govt to expand scope of Digital Wallets across country: PM

ISLAMABAD, April 29 – In a major step towards modernizing welfare disbursements, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the expansion of digital wallets across Pakistan, aiming to bring provincial systems into a unified national digital payment framework. The announcement was made during a ceremony held to honor individuals who played key roles in the successful execution […]

Unreliable Internet, Payment Barriers Hamper SME Growth in Pakistan: FPCCI

Unreliable Internet, Payment Barriers Hamper SME Growth in Pakistan: FPCCI

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said that unreliable internet and digital payment barriers have slowed down the growth of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they have been facing serious challenges in their attempt to tap growing global market. The FPCCI former president and BMP […]

Pakistan's Digital Payment Channels Process 88% of Retail Transactions in Q2-FY25

Pakistan’s Digital Payment Channels Process 88% of Retail Transactions in Q2-FY25

Islamabad – The digital payment ecosystem in Pakistan continues to strengthen, with 88 percent of all retail transactions processed through digital channels in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q2-FY25), according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Mobile banking applications, branchless banking (BB) wallets, and e-money wallets played a pivotal role in […]

Bookme Integrates with Google Wallet to Revolutionize E-Ticketing in Pakistan

Bookme Integrates with Google Wallet to Revolutionize E-Ticketing in Pakistan

Bookme, MENAP’s leading all-digital travel and ticketing platform, has announced its integration with Google Wallet, enabling users to seamlessly store and access their e-tickets on Android and Wear OS devices. This partnership marks a significant advancement in digital ticketing, offering a frictionless experience to travelers and event-goers across Pakistan. As the pioneer of e-ticketing in […]

Dubai-based Ignyte Partners with PayPal to Empower Startups in the UAE and Beyond

Dubai-based Ignyte Partners with PayPal to Empower Startups in the UAE and Beyond

Dubai, UAE – In a landmark move to accelerate the growth of startups, Ignyte has announced a strategic partnership with PayPal, one of the world’s leading fintech innovators. This collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs across the UAE and the wider region by enabling seamless cross-border payments and fostering global business operations from day one. The […]

Mastercard holders can now add cards to Google Wallet in Pakistan

Mastercard holders can now add cards to Google Wallet in Pakistan

KARACHI: Mastercard has announced the launch of Google Wallet in Pakistan, allowing Mastercard cardholders to make secure and convenient contactless payments. This milestone marks the first introduction of a global mobile wallet in the country, strengthening Pakistan’s digital ecosystem and accelerating the shift away from cash-based transactions. Google Wallet offers users a fast and seamless […]

Google Wallet now available for HBL Cardholders to enhance digital payments in Pakistan

Google Wallet now available for HBL Cardholders to enhance digital payments in Pakistan

Karachi: HBL cardholders can now add their credit and debit cards to Google Wallet on both Android and Wear OS devices. This move reinforces the bank’s commitment to offering innovative and secure digital payment solutions. As the largest card issuer in Pakistan, HBL boasts over 7 million cardholders and leads the market in transaction volumes, […]

Faysal Bank to Revolutionize Contactless Payments in Pakistan with Google Wallet

Faysal Bank to Revolutionize Contactless Payments in Pakistan with Google Wallet

Karachi, Pakistan – March 12, 2025: Faysal Bank Ltd (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Google Wallet, allowing Faysal Noor and Debit cardholders to add their cards to the global mobile payment platform. The launch of Google Wallet in Pakistan on March 12th marks a significant milestone in […]

Google Wallet now available for Meezan Bank Customers in Pakistan

Google Wallet now available for Meezan Bank Customers in Pakistan

Karachi, March 13, 2025: Starting today, cardholders of Meezan Bank can add their debit cards to Google Wallet, enhancing the digital payments landscape in the country. This will enable Meezan Bank customers to make secure, contactless payments seamlessly using their Android smartphones and Wear OS devices. This milestone marks a significant step in Pakistan’s digital banking […]

PayFast Becomes The First Payment Gateway to Partner with Google Pay in Pakistan

PayFast Becomes The First Payment Gateway to Partner with Google Pay in Pakistan

Karachi, March 13, 2025 – PayFast, a leading State Bank-licensed PSO/PSP and MSP for Raast P2M payments in Pakistan, has unveiled an exciting partnership with Google Pay, making it the first fintech in the country to launch this innovative payment solution. This milestone brings seamless, secure, and fast transactions to online shoppers, allowing them to […]