EBL launches world’s first biometric metal card with IDEX Biometrics
2023年12月19日 - 4:00PM
EBL launches world’s first biometric metal card with IDEX
Biometrics
Oslo, Norway and Dhaka, Bangladesh – 19 December 2023: Eastern
Bank PLC. (EBL), headquartered in Dhaka, the capital city of
Bangladesh and a market leader in corporate, retail and SME
banking, is set to launch the world’s first biometric metal card,
powered by the IDEX Biometrics Mastercard certified technology,
IDEX Pay. EBL customers will have the biometric metal cards in
their hands by early 2024.
A digital innovator bank in Bangladesh, EBL is consistently
providing high-quality banking services and cutting-edge financial
solutions to its customers. EBL is a significant contributor to the
government initiative ‘Smart Bangladesh’, a driving force behind
inclusive and multifaceted digital economic development. Bangladesh
with its 170 million population has an excellent track record of
growth and development. A robust demographic dividend, resilient
remittance inflows, and stable macroeconomic conditions have
supported rapid economic growth over the past two decades.
Bangladesh’s anticipated GDP growth for 2024 is 6%, outpacing its
neighbours like India, Indonesia, and Philippines, as well as the
global average of 2.9%.
EBL’s premium segment will be the first to benefit from this new
contactless card. The biometric metal card offers the highest level
of security and a seamless payment experience, making it an ideal
choice for customers seeking distinctive and exclusive payment
solutions that align with their dynamic and tech-savvy lifestyles.
This innovative solution is expected to increase card usage among
their existing premium customer base.
“We are excited to introduce biometric metal cards to our
customers, complying with all regulatory requirements in Bangladesh
and being the first to offer this latest technology, confirming our
leadership and innovation positioning” says Ali Reza Iftekhar,
Managing Director & CEO at EBL, adding that “The IDEX
Biometrics solution provides a first-class payment experience. We
believe biometric payment cards will become the new payment
standard, supporting secure contactless payments, and ultimately
bringing financial empowerment to all.”
“We are honoured that EBL has selected IDEX Biometrics as they
pioneer biometric payments in Bangladesh. EBL’s premium customers
will be the first group to receive these new contactless cards, as
EBL again takes the lead on driving seamless payments across
Bangladesh and Asia” says Catharina Eklof, Chief Commercial Officer
at IDEX Biometrics.
For further information contact: Marianne Bøe, Head of Investor
Relations E-mail: marianne.boe@idexbiometrics.com Tel: + 47 918
00186
About IDEX Biometrics
IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in
fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across
payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring
convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences
to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor
technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our
biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and
digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with
leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our
solutions to market.
For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.com
About EBL
A game changer in Bangladesh’s fast growing financial sector,
the success of EBL comes from its continuous effort to innovate
products and services, its commitment to offer service excellence
and passion of performance. With a sound asset quality, strong
liquidity, adequate capital coverage and good corporate governance,
EBL is a symbol of stability in Bangladesh Financial Market. EBL
has been known for its consistent and sustainable growth over the
past 30 ears and is being acclaimed for its customer-focus
approach. EBL is committed to remain a strong partner in
accelerating Bangladesh’s journey to a trillion dollar economy by
2040.
For further information, visit www.ebl.com.bd
TRADEMARK STATEMENT
IDEX, IDEX Biometrics and the IDEX logo are trademarks owned by
IDEX Biometrics ASA. All other brands or product names are the
property of their respective holders.
About this noticeThis notice was published by
Marianne Bøe, Head of Investor Relations, on 19 December 2023 at
08:00 CET on behalf of IDEX Biometrics ASA. The information shall
be disclosed according to section 5-8 of the Norwegian Securities
Trading Act (STA) and published in accordance with section 5-12 of
the STA.
Idex Biometrics Asa (LSE:0MTP)
過去 株価チャート
から 4 2024 まで 5 2024
Idex Biometrics Asa (LSE:0MTP)
過去 株価チャート
から 5 2023 まで 5 2024