Meezan Bank Limited recently organized an interactive PayPak session at its Mardan Branch under the ongoing PayPak Hope Branch Engagement Activity. The initiative, designed to promote awareness and adoption of Pakistan’s local payment scheme, brought together customers, staff, and community members in an engaging setting focused on financial inclusion and digital banking awareness.
The PayPak Hope Branch Engagement Activity is part of a broader national effort to encourage the use of homegrown financial solutions in place of reliance on international card networks. As the country’s first and largest Islamic bank, Meezan Bank has been actively supporting PayPak, Pakistan’s domestic payment card scheme, which is managed by 1LINK. Through such events, the bank aims to strengthen the ecosystem for local digital payments while highlighting the convenience and security benefits associated with PayPak.
At the Mardan session, customers were introduced to PayPak’s features, including its cost-effective nature, widespread merchant acceptance, and secure transaction framework. The initiative emphasized that PayPak not only reduces Pakistan’s dependency on international payment gateways but also ensures that transaction costs remain within the local financial system, benefiting both banks and consumers.
Meezan Bank representatives at the event highlighted the role of PayPak in driving financial inclusion across rural and semi-urban regions. By engaging directly with customers in Mardan, the bank underscored its commitment to extending digital financial services to communities that often remain underserved. The session provided practical demonstrations on how to use PayPak cards for everyday transactions, offering participants hands-on experience with the platform.
The activity also reinforced the bank’s focus on educating customers about safe digital banking practices. As more users shift towards electronic transactions, building trust and awareness becomes a crucial component of long-term adoption. Meezan Bank’s collaboration with PayPak under the Hope Engagement series is therefore seen as a vital step towards shaping a robust, inclusive, and sustainable digital payments ecosystem in Pakistan.
The event further highlighted the economic advantages of strengthening domestic payment networks. With growing transaction volumes in e-commerce, retail, and utility payments, the reliance on international networks often leads to significant outflows in foreign exchange. PayPak provides a locally driven alternative that retains value within the national economy, while also giving banks greater control over transaction settlement and data management.
Industry observers note that such branch-level engagement activities are critical for ensuring grassroots awareness. In regions like Mardan, where digital adoption is still gaining momentum, these outreach sessions bridge the gap between modern banking solutions and customers who may be unfamiliar with the technology. By fostering direct dialogue and providing educational support, banks like Meezan are helping build a stronger foundation for Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.
Meezan Bank’s hosting of the PayPak Hope Branch Engagement Activity in Mardan reflects the institution’s dual commitment: supporting national payment infrastructure while empowering customers through knowledge, accessibility, and trust. As digital banking continues to grow in Pakistan, such initiatives are expected to play an important role in driving adoption across both urban and rural areas.