Infotel Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the country’s digital payments landscape through a strategic collaboration with 1LINK Pvt Limited and Matica Fintec. The partnership was formally marked by a signing ceremony for the deployment of a new Matica personalization platform, an initiative designed to further strengthen Pakistan’s card personalization ecosystem and support the growing demand for secure, scalable, and future ready payment solutions.
The agreement reflects a coordinated effort among the three organizations to enhance technological capabilities, expand operational capacity, and elevate service standards within the financial services sector. By integrating Matica Fintec’s advanced personalization technology into the existing framework, the initiative aims to support financial institutions across Pakistan in delivering secure and efficient card issuance services. The move comes at a time when digital transactions are increasing across the country, driven by rapid adoption of electronic payment channels, mobile banking, and branchless banking solutions.
Senior leadership from all three organizations attended the signing ceremony, underscoring the importance of the collaboration. Representing Infotel Pakistan was Mr. Riaz Siddiqui, Chief Executive Officer, while Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, Chief Executive Officer of 1LINK, was present alongside Mr. Habib Ur Rehman, Chief Compliance Officer of 1LINK. Matica Fintec was represented by Mr. Leonidas Koukoutsas, Global Sales Director for Payments, and Mr. Andreas Cipolletti, International Sales and Business Development. Their participation highlighted a shared commitment to enhancing Pakistan’s digital financial infrastructure through strategic alignment and technology driven initiatives.
The introduction of the new Matica personalization platform is expected to support higher levels of security and operational efficiency in card issuance and management. As financial institutions increasingly focus on delivering seamless and secure customer experiences, modern personalization systems play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive payment data while enabling faster turnaround times. The collaboration also reflects a broader industry trend toward adopting globally recognized technologies to meet local market requirements and regulatory standards.
Infotel Pakistan has consistently positioned itself as a key contributor to the country’s financial technology ecosystem by facilitating partnerships and implementing advanced payment solutions. Through this engagement with 1LINK and Matica Fintec, the company continues to strengthen its role in supporting banks and financial service providers with infrastructure that aligns with international benchmarks. The initiative not only enhances the domestic card personalization framework but also reinforces confidence in Pakistan’s evolving digital economy by ensuring that payment systems remain secure, reliable, and capable of meeting future demand.
By combining operational expertise, compliance oversight, and advanced personalization technology, the collaboration signals sustained investment in Pakistan’s payment infrastructure. As digital adoption accelerates across sectors, partnerships of this nature remain central to ensuring that the underlying systems supporting financial transactions are resilient, efficient, and equipped to serve a rapidly expanding user base.
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