CreditBank PNG Partners with Entrust to Deliver Digital-First Banking Experience in Papua New Guinea
'We selected the Entrust Digital Card Solution for its strong technical capabilities and simple, all-in-one setup,' Robinson continued.
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This collaboration marks a significant milestone in CBP's digital transformation journey and supports its long-term vision to become the leading digital bank in the region. The Entrust Digital Card Solution was selected by CBP for its all-in-one platform, offering robust functionality and seamless integration capabilities.
Through the Entrust digital card solution, CBP now enables its customers to securely tokenize their Visa cards, allowing for faster, safer transactions. The bank's mobile app also features a built-in payment wallet, empowering customers to make contactless purchases directly from their smartphones — eliminating the need for a physical card.
'This is a major step forward for digital banking in Papua New Guinea,' said Danny Robinson, CBP's Chief Executive Officer. 'CreditBank, wants to provide our customers with a better banking experience — one that's convenient, safe, and simple. With Entrust, our customers can now open an account entirely online and instantly receive a virtual Visa card — no branch visit required.'
'We selected the Entrust Digital Card Solution for its strong technical capabilities and simple, all-in-one setup,' Robinson continued. 'The platform allows us to integrate digital payments, tokenization, and wallet features smoothly into our app, making it easier for customers to access and use modern banking tools.'
'Entrust is honored to support CreditBank PNG in leading the charge toward digital banking in Papua New Guinea and helping to drive financial inclusion and innovation across the region,' said Tony Ball, President Payments and Identity at Entrust.
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Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world – so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network. We are trusted by the world's most trusted organizations. Learn more at www.entrust.com.
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