HBL brings Google Wallet to Pakistan

KARACHI: HBL has enabled Google Wallet for its credit and debit cardholders, a statement said on Friday. Starting Friday (March 14), HBL clients can add their Visa and Mastercard cards to Google Wallet on Android and Wear OS devices, facilitating secure and seamless contactless payments.

As Pakistan’s largest card issuer, with over seven million cardholders, HBL leads in transaction volumes, consistently recording the highest market spend. The collaboration with Google is expected to further drive digital payment adoption across the country, the statement.

“We are pleased to bring Google Wallet to our clients in Pakistan,” said Head of Products, Transactional Services and Solution Delivery at HBL Aamir Kureshi. “This initiative underscores our commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies that enhance the banking experience by offering both convenience and security.”

Country Director for Google Pakistan Farhan Qureshi highlighted the broader impact of the launch. “Pakistan’s digital payments landscape is evolving rapidly, and with more people embracing digital transactions, Google Wallet provides a secure, seamless, and efficient way to make payments, shop, and travel. This milestone reinforces Google’s belief in Pakistan’s digital future and its economic potential.”