Eastern Bank PLC. is set to launch the world's first biometric metal card, powered by the IDEX Biometrics Mastercard certified technology, IDEX Pay. EBL customers will have
the biometric metal cards in their hands by early 2024. A digital innovator bank in Bangladesh, EBL is consistently providing high-quality banking services and cutting-edge financial solutions to its customers. EBL is a significant contributor to the government initiative 'Smart Bangladesh', a driving force behind inclusive and multifaceted digital economic development. Bangladesh with its 170 million population has an excellent track record of growth and development. A robust demographic dividend, resilient remittance inflows, and stable macroeconomic conditions have supported rapid economic growth over the past two decades. Bangladesh's anticipated GDP growth for 2024 is 6%, outpacing its neighbours like India, Indonesia, and Philippines, as well as the global average of 2.9%. EBL's premium segment will be the first to benefit from this new contactless card. The biometric metal card offers the highest level of security and a seamless payment experience, making it an ideal choice for customers seeking distinctive and exclusive payment solutions that align with their dynamic and tech-savvy lifestyles.