Eastern Bank unveils Visa infinite debit card

Eastern Bank, in collaboration with Visa, yesterday launched the “EBL Visa Infinite Debit Card”, a premium-tier debit card designed for the priority segment of its retail portfolio.

The dual-currency card, secured with advanced EMV chip technology, offers enhanced security, global acceptance and seamless convenience for everyday transactions at home and abroad.

Designed to complement the lifestyle and travel needs of Priority customers, the EBL Visa Infinite Debit Card combines banking efficiency with premium privileges. M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at Eastern Bank, inaugurated the card as the chief guest at the bank’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka, according to a press release.

Cardholders will enjoy 12 complimentary global airport lounge visits per year, along with unlimited domestic and international SkyLounge access, including entry for one guest and two children under the age of 12.

The card also comes with welcome vouchers worth Tk 10,000 at selected grocery, fuel station, electronics, lifestyle and travel outlets. Additionally, the issuance, annual and renewal fees are fully waived, making the card a highly rewarding and cost-effective proposition for Priority customers.

Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, head of digital financial services; Tasnim Hussain, head of cards; Sarmin Atik, head of liability and wealth management; Tanzeri Hoque, head of priority and women banking; and Farzana Qader, head of retail alliance of the bank attended the launching programme.

Sabbir Ahmed, country manager for Bangladesh at Visa, and Tawfique Imam, head of products for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, along with other senior officials from both organisations, were also present.