Meezan Bank Launches Visa Global eSIM for Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic banking institution, has achieved another milestone by becoming the country’s first bank to roll out Visa’s latest digital innovation—the Visa Global eSIM—exclusively for its Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders. This partnership sets a new standard for seamless and secure global connectivity for discerning travelers across Pakistan.

Visa Global eSIM: Revolutionizing International Connectivity

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has introduced the Visa Global eSIM as a breakthrough solution for international travelers. Unlike traditional SIM cards, this digital innovation eliminates the hassles of purchasing and swapping physical SIMs abroad. The Visa Global eSIM allows users to access international data services instantly, regardless of their location, by simply activating and switching mobile carriers directly from their devices.

With robust backend support and compatibility across a broad spectrum of devices, the Visa Global eSIM ensures that users can remain connected with minimal effort. This service targets a critical need for business and leisure travelers who require reliable, secure, and high-speed data access while moving between countries.

Exclusive Benefits for Meezan Bank’s Visa Infinite Customers

Meezan Bank’s Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders are set to enjoy a host of exclusive benefits through this innovative service. Eligible customers will receive up to 3GB of complimentary high-speed data, valid for 21 days, which can be used in over 150 countries. In addition, cardholders will enjoy a 25% discount on any extra data top-ups purchased beyond the free allocation.

This offering significantly enhances the international travel experience for Meezan Bank’s high-value clients. It eliminates the need to hunt for local SIM cards upon arrival in a new country or risk data breaches by relying on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks. With the Visa Global eSIM, users can activate global data plans in real-time, ensuring continuity, convenience, and enhanced digital security.

Empowering Cardholders with Seamless and Secure Mobile Access

Syed Iftikhar ul Haq, Group Head of Consumer Finance at Meezan Bank, highlighted the strategic importance of this launch for the bank’s premium clientele. “We are pleased to roll out this first-of-its-kind lifestyle benefit for the Pakistani market, offering our Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders a seamless and secure way to stay connected while travelling abroad. With this launch, customers can avoid the inconvenience of purchasing local SIM cards or relying on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks. As the first bank in Pakistan to offer a global data roaming solution fully integrated into a premium debit card, Meezan Bank continues to enhance the international travel experience for its high-value customers,” he stated.

The Visa Global eSIM solution is directly integrated into the lifestyle and travel ecosystem of the bank’s most valued customers. It signifies Meezan Bank’s commitment to delivering world-class digital banking and lifestyle solutions, tailored to the evolving expectations of Pakistan’s affluent and globally mobile clientele.

Visa’s Perspective: Meeting the Demands of Modern Travelers

Umar Khan, Country Manager for Pakistan & Afghanistan at Visa, emphasized the growing importance of secure and convenient connectivity in the age of global mobility. “As international travel expands, staying connected securely and conveniently is more important than ever. By integrating Visa’s Global eSIM into Meezan Bank’s Visa Infinite Debit Card, we’re enabling effortless global connectivity without the need for physical SIMs or reliance on unsecured public Wi-Fi. With global mobile data usage per smartphone having surged more than sevenfold since 2018, this offering ensures our customers remain connected in a world that increasingly depends on seamless digital access,” Umar Khan remarked.

With global mobile data consumption rising exponentially, Visa’s partnership with Meezan Bank positions both organizations at the forefront of digital innovation in Pakistan’s financial sector. This initiative not only addresses the needs of frequent travelers but also reflects broader trends in digital transformation and lifestyle integration across financial services.