Dhaka, June 24, 2025: Google Wallet has been officially launched in Bangladesh, marking a bold new chapter in the country’s digital payment landscape. City Bank customers can now add their Mastercard or Visa cards to Google Wallet and pay with Google Pay™️—quickly, securely, and contactlessly.
With this launch, customers can now make fast and seamless transactions simply by tapping their Android phones at any NFC-enabled POS terminal—whether at home or abroad. Google Pay is backed by advanced encryption technology, ensuring high levels of data security. For small purchases, PIN-free functionality further enhances the checkout experience.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to building a future-ready digital payments ecosystem in Bangladesh,” said Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director & CEO of City Bank PLC. “We are proud to bring this innovative solution to our customers and enable a smarter, more convenient way to pay.”
The launch event was graced by Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Hon’ble Governor of Bangladesh Bank, who attended as the Chief Guest. Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, and Hossain Khaled, Vice Chairman of City Bank, joined the ceremony as Special Guests.
Also in attendance were Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director & CEO of City Bank; Shammi Quddus, Group Product Manager, Google Payments; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Mastercard Bangladesh; and Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager, Visa Bangladesh.
Other senior officials from City Bank, Google, Mastercard, and Visa were also present at the event.
With the introduction of Google Pay, City Bank continues to lead in digital innovation, offering modern, secure, and globally accepted financial solutions to its customers in Bangladesh.
