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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 1st March 2026, 4:48 AM
In a pioneering development for Bangladesh, Prime Bank in partnership with Mastercard has introduced the country’s first numberless debit card. Integrated with Prime Bank’s Prime Now digital platform, this card conceals critical details such as the CVV, card number, and expiry date, making it virtually invisible to potential fraudsters. The innovation significantly reduces the risk of card information being copied, skimmed, or visually stolen.
Tanjil Chowdhury, Chairman of Prime Bank, stated, “Over the past thirty years, our bank has built its service on trust and reliability. By launching this numberless card, we are setting a new benchmark in customer privacy and digital control. It empowers our clients with enhanced security while maintaining seamless access to financial services.”
The numberless card is fully managed via the Prime Now app, providing multi-layered authentication and optional biometric security. Cardholders can effortlessly carry out online transactions while retaining full control over card usage. Prime Bank highlights the following features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| App-based control | Monitor and manage all transactions directly through the mobile application |
| QR-based activation | Activate the card securely via QR code |
| Spending limits | Set daily or monthly transaction limits for enhanced budgeting |
| Access management | Control card usage and grant permissions for different transactions |
| Digital reissuance | Easily replace a lost or stolen card digitally |
| Partner offers | Enjoy offers from over 10,000 Mastercard partner merchants nationwide |
| Customisation | Personalise card design, add name, and enable e-commerce usage |
Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager of Mastercard Bangladesh, remarked, “The launch of a numberless debit card marks a significant milestone in the nation’s digital payment journey. Customers now expect technology that is secure, private, and fully controllable — and this card meets those expectations.”
Established in 1995, Prime Bank is a leading private commercial bank headquartered on Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka, with 149 branches and 158 ATMs across the country. Meanwhile, Mastercard provides digital payment services in over 200 countries and territories, supporting the global movement toward secure, cashless transactions.
This innovative card is poised to transform financial transactions in Bangladesh, offering a safer, more convenient, and modernised banking experience. By combining privacy, flexibility, and digital oversight, Prime Bank and Mastercard are advancing the future of secure payments for the country’s consumers.
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