Aamarpay secures foreign investment from Simpaisa
aamarPay, one of Bangladesh's leading payment system operators (PSO), has secured nearly $1 million in foreign investment from Simpaisa, a global digital payments facilitator, marking the first foreign fintech investment in a payment system operator in the country.
The funding forms part of Simpaisa's acquisition and integration of aamarPay, announced at the "Ramadan Serenity 2026" event held on Thursday, 12 March, at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka.
The investment is expected to strengthen aamarPay's technological capabilities, enable service expansion, and accelerate financial inclusion nationwide. The company said the move would also bolster Bangladesh's digital payment infrastructure.
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Industry observers say this development could usher in a new chapter for Bangladesh's digital finance sector, fostering greater innovation, collaboration and inclusive economic growth.
"Through our collaboration with aamarPay, we aim to enhance payment solutions for individuals and businesses across Bangladesh, strengthen the country's financial infrastructure, and enable cross-border payments. This partnership will spur growth, advancing our commitment to financial inclusion and economic development," said Yassir Pasha, Global CEO of Simpaisa, at the event.
Other attendees included Sanjana Farid, Simpaisa Country Manager for Bangladesh and Nepal and CEO of aamarPay, and A M Ishtiaque Sarwar, Managing Director of aamarPay.
