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NCC Bank MD M Shamsul Arefin, among others, launches Visa business multicurrency debit card for SMEs recently. | Press release

NCC Bank has launched a Visa business multicurrency debit card, a financial solution tailored to meet the evolving needs of small and medium enterprises and startup clients, said a press release.

The card is designed to provide businesses with enhanced financial control, increased transaction limits and real-time expense tracking. This dual-currency card is internationally operable and features business name embossing, allowing companies to enhance their brand presence with every transaction.


The launching ceremony recently took place at the bank’s head office, where managing director M Shamsul Arefin was present.

Bangladesh Bank SME and Special Programmes Department director Nawshad Mustafa, additional director Mustafizur Rahman, Visa country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan Sabbir Ahmed, director — business development for South Asia Arifur Rahman, NCC Bank additional managing director M Khurshed Alam, deputy managing directors Md Zakir Anam, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Md Monirul Alam, Md Habibur Rahman and SME and agri credit head Sharif Mohammad Mahsin were present among others.

Speaking at the event, M Shamsul Arefin said, ‘Today, we are not merely launching a new card — we are opening a new chapter in NCC Bank’s journey toward digital transformation and innovative banking. In today’s highly competitive market, SMEs, startups, importers and exporters require speed, flexibility and globally recognized financial services.’

‘Our new Visa Business Multicurrency Debit Card has been designed to address exactly those needs. Through this card, customers can now endorse foreign currency under their business quota, in addition to their personal travel quota, thereby they will get the scope for expanding their international business operations and enjoying their financial independence,’ he said

Nawshad Mustafa stated, ‘We extend our congratulations to NCC Bank for introducing this progressive solution. Bangladesh Bank continues to emphasize the development of the CMSME sector and we encourage all financial institutions to adopt a proactive and committed approach to supporting this critical segment.’

Sabbir Ahmed added, ,The introduction of the Visa Business Debit Card reflects NCC Bank’s ongoing commitment to innovation and its efforts to offer future-forward banking tools, supporting businesses in navigating Bangladesh’s increasingly digital and global economy.’