This partnership is in line with Telenor Microfinance Bank's ambition to revolutionise Pakistan's financial landscape and extend the benefits of mobile money to the under-banked people in the country. USC is a state-owned, largest retail chain store enterprise in Pakistan, providing basic commodities at low rates to the masses. Commencing with 50 stores in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the project will gradually expand to over 5,000 Utility Stores spread across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Ali Riaz Chaudhry, President & CEO, Telenor Microfinance Bank said, "We are the proud pioneers of mobile money with 9.2 million mobile account customers in Pakistan. This alliance is a continuation of our industry-first initiatives. We are delighted to offer further convenience and ease of access for all Easypaisa customers. Going forward, we plan on extending the partnership to include services like Till Payments, G2P Disbursements, Lending/Loan Repayments and Insurance Payments."
Waseem Mukhtar Chaudhary, Managing Director, USC said, "Being the largest retail chain in Pakistan, we want to deliver greater variety and convenience to our customers which this partnership with Telenor Bank will help us achieve. We respect Telenor Bank's financial inclusion goals and are proud to be a part of the cause that aims to bring ease to millions of underserved lives."-PR
Copyright Business Recorder, 2017