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What is PayStation BD?

Your complete guide to understanding PayStation, the licensed Payment System Operator in Bangladesh

Updated January 2025
5 min read
By PayStation Team

1. What is PayStation BD?

PayStation is an online Payment Gateway or Payment System Operator (PSO) licensed by the Central Bank of Bangladesh, the financial sector regulator.

It operates as a secure payment gateway for e-commerce, businesses and micro-merchants across Bangladesh.

2. Why Use PayStation BD?

PayStation as an online payment gateway in Bangladesh can be advantageous — especially for merchants or businesses wanting to go digital.

PayStation is the brand name under Service Hub Limited, which is a Payment System Operator (PSO) licensee by Bangladesh Bank.

As a PSO, it is authorized to provide online payment services, integrate with banks, mobile financial service providers (MFS), wallets, etc.

Having the PSO license from Bangladesh Bank gives PayStation official regulatory backing, which is important for trust (both from customers & partner banks).

3. Key Features and Benefits

1Support for Many Payment Methods

PayStation supports both domestic and international credit/debit cards, mobile banking, wallets, Net Banking, EMIs, etc. So merchants can cater to diverse customer preferences.

2Fast Settlements

It features flexible / accelerated settlement cycles, which helps improve cash flow for businesses.

3Security

PayStation is PCI-DSS certified, which is a standard for secure handling of Payment Card Data.

4Regulatory Compliance

Officially licensed by Bangladesh Bank as a Payment System Operator (PSO), ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

4. What Payment Types Does PayStation BD Support?

Domestic Payments

Credit/Debit Cards

PayStation supports all kinds of Cards, including:

  • MasterCard
  • VISA
  • Amex
  • Nexus
  • Diners Club
  • Union Pay
  • Qcash

Mobile Banking

Mobile banking options include:

  • bKash
  • Rocket
  • Nagad
  • mCash
  • TAP
  • Upay
  • Ok Wallet
  • Islamic Wallet

Internet Banking

Internet banking support includes:

  • MTB
  • City Touch
  • Cell Fin
  • Prime Now
  • Go Cash

Other supported methods: PSP, D Money, ST Pay.

International Payments

For International Payment, PayStation accepts payment through:

  • MasterCard
  • VISA
  • UnionPay
  • AMEX

Did You Know?

PayStation is one of only three companies in Bangladesh with a PSO license from Bangladesh Bank, making it one of the most trusted payment gateways in the country.

5. How a Merchant or Business May Connect PayStation Payment Gateway?

Merchant easily can register in the PayStation website providing all necessary business information. There are 2 step registration process. Step 1 is to check the email validity and in the second step merchant shall provide all required information and upload business documents. Upon submission, merchant will receive a system generated submission completion email. PayStation compliance team will verify the information and provide API credentials upon certain formalities.

Registration Process:

  1. 1Step 1: Email validation
  2. 2Step 2: Provide business information and upload documents
  3. 3Step 3: Receive confirmation email
  4. 4Step 4: Compliance verification by PayStation team
  5. 5Step 5: Receive API credentials

6. Can This System Integrate with My Software?

PayStation provide API and plug-in for easy integration.

API Integration

RESTful APIs for custom integration with your existing software systems.

Plug-ins

Pre-built plugins for popular e-commerce platforms and CMS systems.

Developer Resources: Comprehensive documentation, SDKs, and code samples available in the developer portal to help you integrate quickly and efficiently.

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