Bank Alfalah Limited and PC Hospitality, the hospitality division of Hashoo Group, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing and streamlining the banking and financial service needs of PC Hospitality and its affiliated businesses.
Under this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Bank Alfalah will provide a comprehensive suite of financial products, digital banking solutions, and payment infrastructure designed to support the operational and financial growth of PC Hospitality. The partnership reflects both organizations’ commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer-centric financial services.
As part of the collaboration, PC Hospitality will benefit from Bank Alfalah’s award-winning digital banking platform, Alfa App, along with access to one of Pakistan’s largest digital banking networks including 24/7 Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs), ATMs, and extensive payment acceptance channels. Bank Alfalah will also facilitate a broad range of banking services including savings and current accounts, credit and debit cards, financing solutions, and investment products.
The partnership will further support PC Hospitality’s operational requirements through advanced Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals. Bank Alfalah’s Android-based POS machines enable secure, efficient, and seamless cashless transactions, with automated daily settlement, auditing, and management information system (MIS) reporting. Merchants will also have access to a dedicated merchant portal, providing full visibility and control over transaction activities.
Bank Alfalah currently operates one of the largest card portfolios in Pakistan, with over 1.5 million cards in circulation. The bank is the country’s largest issuer of Visa and Mastercard cards and the exclusive issuer and acquirer of American Express cards in Pakistan. Through its card acquiring services, Bank Alfalah supports multiple international and domestic payment schemes, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay International (UPI), PayPak, and JCB.
Through this partnership, both organizations aim to strengthen financial accessibility, support digital payment adoption, and enhance operational efficiency across PC Hospitality’s business ecosystem.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives from both institutions emphasized their shared commitment to delivering innovative banking solutions and building a long-term partnership that supports the evolving financial needs of PC Hospitality and the broader Hashoo Group.
This strategic collaboration marks an important step in reinforcing digital banking capabilities and expanding financial service offerings to support future growth and operational excellence.
About Bank Alfalah Limited
Bank Alfalah Limited is one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, offering a comprehensive range of conventional and Islamic banking services, including deposits, consumer finance, investment solutions, and digital banking services through its Alfa App and nationwide network of branches, ATMs, and digital banking channels.
About PC Hospitality (Hashoo Group)
PC Hospitality, Hashoo Group’s hospitality division, is one of Asia’s leading conglomerates, with a diverse portfolio spanning hotels, restaurants, education, and travel services. With over 60 operating and upcoming hotels, its brands include the luxury PC Signature, Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts, and PC Residences; the premium PC Legacy; and midscale to budget options such as Hotel One, Hotel One Vogue, and Roomph. The PC Connoisseur Collection features over 50 renowned dining destinations, including DumPukht, Sakura, Bukhara, Marco Polo, and Tai Pan. Complementing its hospitality offerings, Pearl Tours & Travel delivers seamless car rental and travel solutions and holds the Destination of the World franchise. With its five campuses, the Hashoo School of Hospitality is dedicated to nurturing future industry leaders through comprehensive graduate and diploma programs.
