Pubali Bank signs deal with BPC to migrate to SmartVista Card Management System

Pubali Bank PLC has signed an agreement with BPC, global payments solutions provider, to migrate from its legacy stack to the next-generation SmartVista Card Management System as part of a strategic programme to enhance its digital footprint and modernise banking operations.

The new platform is expected to accelerate collaboration with ecosystem partners via open APIs, expand the footprint of ATMs, cards and QR acceptance in its merchant network, and increase capacity to serve more customers with consistent reliability and lower time-to-market for new offerings, advancing Pubali's leadership in digital transactions in Bangladesh.

The rollout spans issuing for debit, credit, Islamic, virtual, and prepaid cards; real-time, AI-powered Fraud Management; and enhanced merchant payment acceptance with Visa, Mastercard, China UnionPay, and NPSB, including payments and acceptance with nationwide QR. 3D Secure ACS enhances card-not-present authentication and loyalty tools enable targeted rewards, collectively supporting Bangladesh's digitalisation agenda while improving customer experience and reach.

Ashim Kumar Roy, Head of Card Operations, Pubali Bank PLC, said: "With BPC's SmartVista, cardholders will enjoy modern, innovative card programmes and secure payment experiences across channels."

Ruwan Bakmedeniya, Regional Director, South Asia, BPC, said: "Pubali Bank's modernisation marks an important milestone for Bangladesh's payments landscape. SmartVista brings a future-proven foundation that helps institutions innovate while protecting every interaction."