Standard Chartered Bank launches freelancer account

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has launched the Freelancer Account, a tailored banking solution designed to meet the unique needs of the country's vibrant freelance community.

This initiative reflects the Bank's commitment to empowering independent professionals driving Bangladesh's growing digital economy.

The Freelancer Account makes it easier for freelancers to receive overseas payments swiftly and securely. It offers an end-to-end digital account opening process from anywhere, whether working from a home office, university dorm, or startup hub. This account offers zero account maintenance fees, free inward remittance, a foreign currency remittance certificate, a complimentary international debit card, a processing fee, and an annual fee waiver on personal loans and selected credit cards. It provides freelancers with a simple, cost-effective, and globally accessible banking solution. Account holders can submit Form C via Standard Charterer's Internet Banking app, enabling faster crediting of remittances. 
                       
Lustful Habib, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said, "We are proud to launch Standard Chartered Bank's Freelancer Account— designed specifically for our country's bold and brave Freelancers. This is more than a bank account; it is an entire banking experience built so freelancers can easily receive payments from global platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and more."

Dr Tanjiba Rahman, Chairman of Bangladesh Freelancers Development Society (BFDS), said, "Freelancing is a powerful pathway to transform the unemployed into skilled contributors to the knowledge-based digital economy. We are delighted that Standard Chartered has introduced a user-friendly account that meets the financial needs of freelancers and supports the flow of foreign remittances into Bangladesh."

Standard Chartered has been serving Bangladesh since 1905. As the oldest and one of the country's most deeply rooted international banks, the Bank continues to play a leading role in facilitating trade, empowering entrepreneurs, and advancing financial inclusion. The Freelancer Account is the latest addition to its portfolio of innovative solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic and diverse workforce.