Dhaka, September 25, 2025: Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications services provider, has expanded its partnership with PalmPay to launch Bangladesh’s first cardless EMI solution for device–bundle purchases, allowing customers to purchase smartphones with exclusive long-term data and voice packages through flexible monthly repayments without the need for a credit card.
As part of this rollout, customers can now choose between two long-term combo bundles, offering 225 GB of data with 4,500 minutes at Tk 3,996, and 360 GB of data with 6,300 minutes at Tk 4,996, both valid for 270 days and available exclusively through the PalmPay platform.
Customers can also buy selected Smartphones of Itel, Tecno & Infinx on EMI along with their preferred Grameenphone bundle through PalmPay retail partners or Grameenphone Centers. The bundle activates immediately for its full validity, and customers make monthly repayments via the PalmPay app without affecting their primary Grameenphone balances.
Solaiman Alam, Chief Product Officer of Grameenphone, said, “At Grameenphone, we prioritize delivering superior and seamless experiences for our customers. This expanded partnership with PalmPay allows us to leverage our combined strengths to create the most accessible and convenient way to purchase both connectivity and devices. By integrating flexible financing with our signature bundles, we are not only reducing upfront cost barriers, but also enabling customers to stay connected for longer periods with much greater value, reflecting our commitment to making digital access smoother and more inclusive for all.”
Jun Zeng Ethan, Managing Director, PalmPay Limited added, “Our partnership with Grameenphone marks a significant milestone as we move beyond being a platform for financing smartphones. We are committed to providing our customers with reliable service bundles and smart devices in one affordable EMI plan. Together, we are pioneering a new model of digital financial inclusion in Bangladesh, empowering more people to participate in the digital economy.”
By offering accessible, secure, and flexible solutions, this collaboration with PalmPay reinforces Grameenphone’s commitment to driving financial inclusion and expanding digital opportunities across Bangladesh, setting a benchmark for the telecom and fintech sectors alike.
