Visa offers Islamic banking cards

Digital payments platform Visa yesterday launched a service in Bangladesh in line with Islamic banking principles. 

Guided by Shariah principles, the new Classic, Gold, Platinum and Signature credit and debit cards will facilitate Hajj and Umrah travel, leisure travel, lifestyle shopping, healthcare and retail benefits and others, says a press release.

Customers can avail the offers online and in physical retail stores accepting Visa cards.

"Bangladesh is one of the key markets for Islamic banking and has been instrumental in providing a number of novel ways to cater to its customers," said Soumya Basu, Visa country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.