SME becomes 1LINK's 38th Member Bank

The agreement was signed by Mr. Junaid Mohmand, Head of Operations SME and Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO 1LINK. With this collaboration, SME becomes the 38th member bank on 1LINK’s network to avail its full suite of products.

SME becomes 1LINK's 38th Member Bank

This signing will help SME accomplish SBP’s vision to promote financial inclusion and financial awareness in Pakistan while growing its outreach to the underserved communities.

This membership will also enable SME to issue PayPak EMV debit cards to its account holders which will be personalized at 1LINK Perso Bureau. SME customer-base consisting of small entrepreneurs and low-income households will get convenience and quick access to their funds through 1LINK network.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, CEO, 1LINK commented, “1LINK welcomes SME Member Bank to its network and hopes to move forward jointly in facilitating customers and achieving SBP’s vision 2020. SME bank was the last bank operating under MNET and with its migration to 1LINK’s Authentic switch, we have successfully achieved the status of being the only regulated switch operating in Pakistan”.

Mr. Junaid Mohmand, Head of Operation, SME commented, “SME is proud to be a part of 1LINK’s network and contribute towards shaping a more inclusive financial landscape that better supports sustainable economic growth in Pakistan. With this we are aligned and determined to provide digital financial services to our customers.”