The Southeast Asian payment services provider 2C2P and a private sector lender Myanmar Citizens Bank (MCB) have launched of a re-loadable prepaid card branded Citizen Card.

The card will also provide users with an optional smart phone application available on iOS and Android platforms allowing them to monitor and manage transactions with real-time online support.

Accepted by MasterCard merchants globally, the Citizen Card will be available at any MCB branch in Myanmar or via the MCB website with a supply limited to 5,000 units.

2C2P group CEO Aung Kyaw Moe said: "Targeted at the retail, and travel and tourism sectors, Citizen Card will facilitate both physical and online shopping.

"It will also be of use to Myanmar tourists when they travel overseas, as consumers, can enjoy special benefits and privileges at destinations such as Thailand and Singapore, with a number of partner merchants in the airline, food and beverage and hospitality sectors."