Cambodia Investment Review
ACLEDA Bank Plc., “The Bank You Can Trust,” in collaboration with UnionPay International (UPI), today officially launched the ACLEDA UnionPay USD Platinum Debit Card, ACLEDA UnionPay KHR Classic and Gold Contactless Debit Cards, marking another significant milestone in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two organizations.
Headlining today’s launch, the three types of ACLEDA UnionPay Debit Cards ar designed to provide customers with a secure both domestic and international, seamless and rewarding payment experiences through worldwide acceptance, premium privileges and exclusive lifestyle benefits, supporting both their everyday spending in Cambodia and their international travel and cross-border payment needs.
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To provide options to customers with ranging from direct card usage to various secure payment methods, the ACLEDA UnionPay debit card combines financial services with an extensive global payment network, ensuring security and convenience across Cambodia as well as in 183 countries and regions.
A comprehensive suite of exclusive privileges
As the flagship product of the launch, the ACLEDA UnionPay USD Platinum Debit Card offers customers a premium worldwide payment experience with a comprehensive suite of exclusive privileges, including:
- Secure and convenient payments at millions of merchants and ATMs across 183 countries and regions wherever UnionPay is accepted.
- Year-round discounts and special offers across dining, shopping, travel and lifestyle through the extensive merchant networks of ACLEDA Bank and UnionPay International.
- Complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide through DragonPass. Eligible cardholders can activate their membership through the DragonPass App.
- 24/7 Premium Concierge Service – Round-the-clock concierge assistance, including travel support, lifestyle recommendations, restaurant reservations and personalized customer services.
A new milestone in collaboration
Mrs. Sok Sophea, Group Chief Operations Officer of ACLEDA Bank Plc., said: “ACLEDA Bank and UnionPay International have maintained a good cooperation partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding since April 2013 to issue ACLEDA UPI USD Classic and Gold Contactless Debit Cards. Through a new milestone in this collaboration, ACLEDA Bank and UnionPay International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the ACLEDA UnionPay USD Platinum Debit Card together with KHR Classic & Gold Contactless Debit Cards To meet customer needs with modern, convenient, and highly secure solutions—encompassing payments, cash usage, and various payment methods.
We warmly invite customers to experience our new products via the ACLEDA Super app or by visiting your nearest ACLEDA Bank branch nationwide.
Ms. Leang Chenda, Country Manager of Cambodia, UnionPay International, said: “UnionPay International highly values our long-standing strategic partnership with ACLEDA Bank. Over the years, our collaboration has expanded beyond card issuance to encompass multiple areas of payment innovation and infrastructure development. In 2025, UnionPay International designated ACLEDA Bank as its local settlement agent for Cambodian Riel (KHR) transactions in Cambodia, reinforcing our joint commitment to supporting the National Bank of Cambodia’s initiative to promote the wider use of the national currency and strengthen Cambodia’s digital payment ecosystem.
Today’s launch of the ACLEDA UnionPay USD Platinum Debit Card marks another important milestone in our partnership. By combining ACLEDA Bank’s trusted banking services with UnionPay’s extensive global acceptance network and premium cardholder benefits, the Platinum Debit Card will provide customers with an elevated payment experience for both domestic and international use.
Alongside the USD Platinum Debit Card, we are also pleased to introduced the ACLEDA UnionPay KHR Classic and Gold Contactless Debit Cards. As the first UnionPay cards denominated in Cambodian Riel issued in Cambodia, they further support the National Bank of Cambodia efforts to promote wider adoption of the Cambodian Riel while enriching UnionPay’s localized payment offerings. Together, these new card products demonstrate our long-term commitment to Cambodia and our confidence in the continued growth of the country’s digital payment ecosystem.”
