For the first time ever, Google Pay, Google’s digital payment service, is being officially launched in Bangladesh.
The service will be inaugurated by Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur on Tuesday, 24 June, at a ceremony held in a hotel in Dhaka.
City Bank Becomes First Partner of Google Pay in Bangladesh
City Bank is launching Google Pay in Bangladesh in partnership with Google.
They are the first bank in the country to directly work with Google Pay.
Two major global card networks, Mastercard and Visa, are also supporting this initiative.
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No More Carrying Cards — Just Tap Your Phone
With Google Pay, customers in Bangladesh can now make payments easily, quickly, and safely using just their Android smartphones.
There is no need to carry a physical card anymore.
Just by tapping the phone at any Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, either in Bangladesh or abroad, users can make payments instantly.
Free to Use – No Charges from Google
A big advantage is that Google is not charging any fee for using this service.
That means users can enjoy Google Pay completely free.
Who Can Use It Right Now?
At the beginning, the service will be available only for City Bank customers who use Mastercard or Visa cards.
To start using Google Pay:
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Users need an Android smartphone.
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They must download the Google Pay app.
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Then, they can add their card details to the app.
After adding the card, customers can tap their phone to pay at any store, mall, or eatery.
Source: Channel 24
