Dhaka, March 16, 2026:
Bangladesh’s digital payment platform aamarPay has secured a foreign investment of nearly USD 11 million from Simpaisa, a global digital payments facilitator focused on frontier markets. The investment comes as part of an acquisition and integration process, marking a significant development in Bangladesh’s fintech sector.
According to Bangladesh Brand Forum, this transaction represents the first-ever foreign fintech investment in a Payment System Operator (PSO) in Bangladesh.
Through this investment, Simpaisa aims to strengthen aamarPay’s technological capabilities, broaden its range of services, and support the expansion of digital financial solutions across the country. The collaboration is also expected to contribute to faster financial inclusion and improved digital payment infrastructure in Bangladesh.
Industry observers say the partnership could play a role in accelerating innovation and collaboration in the country’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem. It also signals increasing international interest in Bangladesh’s digital finance market.
The development is seen as an important step in advancing Bangladesh’s digital finance landscape while supporting inclusive economic growth.
