STAR BUSINESS DESK

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has unveiled the “Freelancer Account”, a tailored banking solution designed to meet the evolving financial needs of the country’s dynamic freelance community.

Lutful Habib, head of wealth and retail banking at the multinational bank, and Tanjiba Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Freelancers Development Society, inaugurated the account at the bank’s head office in Dhaka recently, said a press release.

“This is more than just a bank account—it is a comprehensive banking experience crafted so that freelancers can effortlessly receive payments from global platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, and others,” said Habib.

Tanjiba Rahman noted, “Freelancing is a powerful pathway to transform the unemployed into skilled contributors within the knowledge-based digital economy.”

“We are delighted that Standard Chartered has introduced a user-friendly account that not only addresses the financial requirements of freelancers but also supports the influx of foreign remittances into Bangladesh,” she added.

This initiative underscores the bank’s ongoing commitment to empowering independent professionals who are propelling the nation’s digital transformation.

The Freelancer Account facilitates swift and secure receipt of international payments and features a fully digital account opening process, accessible from any location—be it a home office, university dormitory, or co-working space.

Key benefits of the account include zero maintenance fees, complimentary inward remittance services, foreign currency remittance certificates, and a free international debit card.

Additionally, customers enjoy waivers on processing and annual fees for personal loans and select credit cards.

To further streamline the remittance process, account holders can submit Form C via Standard Chartered’s internet banking application, allowing for expedited crediting of funds.

Bitopi Das Chowdhury, head of corporate affairs, brand and marketing at the multinational bank, was also present.