UBL
Freelancer & Digital Exporter
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VALID THRU 12/29
UBL Visa Freelancer Debit Card
VISA
🇵🇰 Pakistan IT Exporters & Freelancers Choice Debit Card

UBL Visa Freelancer Debit Card

Issued by United Bank Limited (UBL)

Specially designed for IT professionals and remote digital freelancers. Directly linked to Exporter Special Foreign Currency (ESFCA) accounts to facilitate USD payments for SaaS, hosting, and international equipment.

Annual Fee PKR 2,500 / year (Waived on $500 monthly export remittance)
Reward Rate 1 Point / PKR 100 + Zero SBP Withholding Surcharge
APR / Profit Rate 0% (Linked to Freelancer Digital / FCY Account)

Exclusive Features & Cardholder Privileges

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Linked to Freelancer FCY Account

Directly spends from retained 50% USD foreign currency export proceeds.

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Seamless SaaS & Tech Subscriptions

Zero-friction online checkout for AWS, GitHub, Google Cloud, Figma, and OpenAI.

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Subsidized FX Charges

Discounted foreign transaction markup for registered software exporters.

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Instant Digital Verification

Approved for instant linking to PayPal (receive via remittance), Payoneer, and Wise.

RichQuill Editorial Verdict: Pros & Cons

✓ What We Like

  • Directly linked to Freelancer FCY account
  • Discounted 1.5% foreign transaction fee
  • Frictionless international payments for tech stacks and hosting

⚠ Considerations

  • Requires proof of freelancing income or freelance account onboarding

Detailed Fees & Specifications

Card Name UBL Visa Freelancer Debit Card
Issuing Financial Institution United Bank Limited (UBL) (Karachi, Pakistan)
Card Network VISA
Card Type Debit Card
Primary Category Freelancer & Digital Exporter
Annual Fee PKR 2,500 / year (Waived on $500 monthly export remittance)
Interest Rate / APR 0% (Linked to Freelancer Digital / FCY Account)
Rewards & Cashback Rate 1 Point / PKR 100 + Zero SBP Withholding Surcharge
Foreign Transaction Fee 1.5% - Subsidized Foreign Transaction Rate
Airport Lounge Access Standard Access
0% Installments / Financing No
Welcome Bonus Offer Free Digital Debit Card + Fast-Track Remittance Settlement
Eligibility & Credit Score Freelancer Exporter Account (Upwork, Fiverr, Remote IT)