Grameenphone on Thursday expanded its partnership with PalmPay Limited to launch Bangladesh鈥檚 first cardless EMI solution for device-bundle purchases, allowing customers to purchase smartphones with exclusive long-term data and voice packages through flexible monthly repayments without the need for a credit card.聽聽
A ceremony was held at GPHouse at Bashundhara in the capital, where Grameenphone senior director and head of internet and broadband Md Mahbubul Alam Bhuiyan and PalmPay chief operating officer Chris Cheng signed the agreement.
Representing Grameenphone were chief product officer Solaiman Alam, chief marketing officer Farha Naz Zaman and chief corporate affairs officer Tanveer Mohammad.
Representing PalmPay was chief sales officer Zack Zha, among others.
As part of this rollout, customers can now choose between two long-term combo bundles, offering 225GB of data with 4,500 minutes at Tk 3,996 and 360GB of data with 6,300 minutes at Tk 4,996, both valid for 270 days and available exclusively through PalmPay platform.
Customers can also buy selected smartphones of Itel, Tecno and Infinix on EMI along with their preferred Grameenphone bundle through PalmPay retail partners or Grameenphone Centres.
The bundle activates immediately for its full validity and customers make monthly repayments via PalmPay app without affecting their primary Grameenphone balances.
Solaiman Alam said, 鈥楢t Grameenphone, we prioritise delivering superior and seamless experiences for our customers. This expanded partnership with PalmPay allows us to leverage our combined strengths to create the most accessible and convenient way to purchase both connectivity and devices. By integrating flexible financing with our signature bundles, we are not only reducing upfront cost barriers, but also enabling customers to stay connected for longer periods with much greater value, reflecting our commitment to making digital access smoother and more inclusive for all.鈥�
Jun Zeng Ethan, managing director of PalmPay Limited, added, 鈥極ur partnership with Grameenphone marks a significant milestone as we move beyond being a platform for financing smartphones. We are committed to providing our customers with reliable service bundles and smart devices in one affordable EMI plan. Together, we are pioneering a new model of digital financial inclusion in Bangladesh, empowering more people to participate in the digital economy.鈥�
