Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, Meezan Bank, has become the first bank in the country to roll out Visa’s latest digital innovation — the Visa Global eSIM for Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders.
According to details, Visa, the world leader in digital payments, has introduced the Visa Global eSIM—an innovative digital connectivity solution for international travelers that eliminates the need for a physical SIM card, offering seamless access to international data services.
As stated by Meezan Bank, and supported by Visa’s robust backend infrastructure and broad device compatibility, this solution allows users to instantly switch mobile carriers and activate international data plans directly from their devices, without any physical SIM swap. As part of this offering, eligible Meezan Bank customers will also receive up to 3GB of complimentary high-speed data for 21 days, accessible across more than 150 countries, along with a 25% discount on any additional top-up purchases beyond the free allocation.
“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,” said Syed Iftikhar ul Haq, Group Head, Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank, at the launch.
“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,” added Umar Khan, Country Manager, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Visa.
