You heard that right! United Bank Limited now offers Prepaid Debit Cards in Pakistan, being called UBL Wiz by their marketing team. I think I can safely say that UBL is the first Bank to offer Prepaid VISA Debit Cards in Pakistan, I just hope it’s easy to avail.
As per UBL’s website, getting the card is as simple as filling a form and submitting it to any of the selected Branches of UBL. Their website Branch list is showing a great number of Branches throughout Pakistan but a note on the page says that is only available in the major cities like Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi. One can always call their toll free helpline @ 0800-11825 and inquire about availability in UBL Branch near you.
Issuance, reload and usage fees are involved but bravo UBL for starting yet another great service. It can be used for shopping on Internet as well, just like a Credit Card but it has to be activated for Internet usage and activation fee per session seems to be 100 Rupees per session. The fee might be “nothing” to “hell no it’s looting” us from person to person =).
UBL Wiz is Pakistan’s first ever Prepaid VISA Debit Card that provides the convenience, security and benefits of an ATM and Debit Card, locally and internationally.
More than just an ATM card, you can use your UBL Wiz everywhere VISA cards are accepted. Whether you are using it online, paying for petrol, shopping or dining, you are accessing money directly from your prepaid card, without having to visit the bank.
UBL Wiz is the 1st Prepaid VISA Debit Card in Pakistan. It is instantly available at selected UBL branches with the facility of re-load, allows you to spend online and at shopping outlets and withdraw cash at ATMs. It is also accepted at all VISA locations internationally.
All valid CNIC holders in Pakistan can own a UBL Wiz Prepaid VISA Debit Card. An individual can purchase up to three cards at a time on his/her CNIC - one of each category, i.e. a person can have a single UBL Wiz Ladies, UBL Wiz Teen and UBL Wiz Travelers card at any given point in time.
Visit UBL Wiz’s Website for more information
By PakSpider
Very nice of UBL, will definitely get it. No bank issuing me a Credit Card
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Do i need to open an account in the branch where I apply for UBL Wiz card?
Muntazir, I don’t think so. You can confirm it from their toll free helpline @ 0800-11825