Bangkok, 19 May 2021 – dzcard, the leading secured smart card solution and digital security provider in South-East Asia, was chosen by Joint Development Bank (JDB), one of Laos's leading private bank, to supply its dual-interface Tungsten metal credit and debit cards.
dzcard has a long-standing relationship with JDB, and this new contract will place the bank at the forefront of the country's fast-developing payment market. The debit and credit cards developed by dzcard using state-of-the-art printing techniques offers unique features such as reinforcement by a single sheet of Tungsten metal inlay, a simple yet elegant design and, a luxurious finish.
JDB is introducing three new metal debit and one new metal credit card. With this exclusive metal card line introduction, JCB seeks to give its wealthy customers an elite and prestigious experience and top-of-the-line services.
"The adoption of metal cards by JDB is a leap forward for adopting metal cards in Laos. We are honoured to have been chosen by JDB to provide our cutting-edge card technology, which delivers a fantastic experience to the most demanding customers," said Jakkrapan Phongsai, Head of Export Sales Asia at dzcard.
"At dzcard, we endlessly strive to deliver the best quality products that are a testimony of our clients' commitment to their customers. Our Tungsten metal dual interface card allows users to tap either the front or the back of the card, providing convenient, hygienic and frictionless transactions at the point-of-sale and offering endless design possibilities in terms of colour, patterns, printing options. dzcard's unique metal cards are the epitome of luxury and meet the modern lifestyle needs of premium customers."
About dzcard
Founded in 1971, dzcard is a leading secured smart card solution and digital security provider headquartered in Thailand, with subsidiaries in India, Malaysia, the Philippines and Tanzania. dzcard is securing everyday lives in a connected world.
dzcard aims to provide solutions to the increasingly complex and fragmented digital lives by securing transactions, protecting identities and ensuring connections. It is empowering payment, fintech’s, telecom and governmental institutions with trustworthy product & solutions.
dzcard is fully integrated company and offer entire range products, cards, packaging, personalization, digital solutions and encrypted authentication.
The company has more than 800 collaborators, operations in 3 continents. It has 2 factories and 5 schemes certified personalization centers. dzcard is one of the top 10 largest secured smart card providers globally with strong relationships with key banks, financial institutions, telecom operators and major retailers in over 40 countries.
For more information, visit www.dzcard.com or follow dzcard on LinkedIn.
dzcard media contact:
Renaud Adam
Bangkok, Thailand
+66 2 705 1939
About Joint Development Bank (JDB)
Established in early October 1989, Joint Development Bank is one of the longest-running banks in Laos. The bank was originally founded as a joint-venture between a Thai businessman, holding 70% of shares, and the Bank of Laos, holding 30%. In 2009, the Bank of Laos its shares to the Thai shareholder and in late 2012 the Thai shareholder sold the the business to Simeuang Group. Joint Development Bank has 48 branches nationwide.
For more details, visit www.jdbbank.com.la
