Mastercard Collaborates with Eastern Bank to Launch Its First Biometric Metal Credit Card in Bangladesh

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the 12 Best Stocks to Invest in for Good Returns. On July 7, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) announced its collaboration with Eastern Bank PLC to launch its first biometric metal credit card in Bangladesh.

Mastercard Incorporated is introducing this innovative card under the ultra-premium World Elite Mastercard portfolio that combines cutting-edge biometric authentication. The card comes with a sophisticated metal design, providing both top-notch security and a premium user experience. The metal card is co-powered by IDEX Biometrics, Kona I, and Infineon Technologies.

“Mastercard is delighted to collaborate with Eastern Bank PLC to launch its first biometric metal card in Bangladesh. This groundbreaking innovation reaffirms Mastercard’s leadership in redefining the future of payments—where cutting-edge security meets seamless convenience. By embedding fingerprint authentication into a sleek metal card, Mastercard has set a new benchmark for premium cardholders who demand both sophistication and safety,” said Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Mastercard.

The new card will allow Mastercard cardholders to make purchases in-store without any need for PINs or signatures and effortlessly authenticate using just their fingerprint. In this way, the user can also safeguard sensitive financial data, setting a new benchmark for secure and premium payment experiences.

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is an international technology company in the global payments industry. The company connects consumers, merchants, governments, businesses, and many other institutions.

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