Airtel signs mobile banking pact with banks

Private mobile phone operator Airtel Bangladesh Limited, recently signed agreements with First Security Islami Bank Limited (FSIBL), National Credit and Commerce Bank Limited (NCCBL) and Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (BCBL) to provide mobile banking services in Airtel network. FSIBL, NCCBL and BCBL are offering mobile banking and payment services using SureCash joint-branding with technical support from Progoti Systems Limited (PSL). Airtel customers will be able to enjoy the service by following a simple registration process. The service will be available under Airtel mCommerce USSD code *400#. Under this agreement, Airtel customers can avail cash-in, cash-out, money transfer, school fee payment, salary payment and merchant payment services, says a press release on Monday, according to a news agency.