Islamabad, 13 Oct 2023: Zindigi, operating under the aegis of JS Bank, and Beaconhouse National University (BNU), a foremost non-profit liberal arts university in Pakistan, have forged an innovative partnership with the ambition to launch the nation's first entirely cashless university campus, according to a press release from JS Bank. With a dedication to digitalizing the complete campus experience, the collaboration not only emphasizes financial inclusion and digital empowerment for students but also offers a wide array of digital services.
The partnership pivots toward a full-scale digitalization of the campus life, focusing prominently on augmenting the student experience via an inclusive financial approach and digital empowerment. A multifaceted array of digital services is being extended through this venture, including options for digital bank account initiation, efficient fee payments, varied campus payment options, and establishing a nucleus for financial innovation dubbed the Zindigi Innovation Center. Tailoring its approach to meet the daily financial requirements of BNU students, Zindigi will proffer an exclusively fashioned digital product suite.
JS Bank's President and CEO, Basir Shamsie, conveyed his dedication to modifying the digital payments landscape across Pakistan. “We are particularly focused on revolutionizing financial accessibility for our youth, fostering sustainability, and equipping them for a prosperous future," Shamsie noted.
Expressing enthusiasm over the partnership, Dr Moeed Yousaf, Vice Chancellor of BeaconHouse National University, stated, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Zindigi in the creation of Pakistan's first cashless university campus, bringing forth a transformative digital payment experience for both students and faculty. This perfectly aligns with our mission to foster sustainable communities.”
As Zindigi and Beaconhouse National University move forward with this alliance, they anticipate establishing new standards in digital innovation and financial inclusion across the academic sector in Pakistan.