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London, UK, 20 March 2026
Macro Global is delighted to announce that HBL Bank UK has launched HBL UK FastTransfer, its remittance service, powered by Macro Global’s NetRemit – Cross Border Payment Suite, a purpose-built remittance platform designed to meet the growing demand for fast, simple, and intuitive money transfers across the UK–Pakistan corridor.
A Strategically Important Corridor
The UK–Pakistan remittance corridor is among the most active and economically significant payment channels in the world. According to data published by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the World Bank, the corridor has grown at a compound rate of 19% year-on-year over the past three years, with annual volumes exceeding $4 billion in person-to-person transfers. This sustained growth reflects the deep economic and cultural ties between the UK and Pakistan and represents a compelling long-term opportunity for financial institutions positioned to serve it effectively.
About HBL UK FastTransfer
HBL UK FastTransfer is powered by Macro Global’s NetRemit platform — a proven, enterprise-grade cross-border payment engine built for security, scalability, and regulatory compliance. The solution enables HBL Bank UK customers to send money to Pakistan with greater speed and a significantly enhanced user experience compared to traditional methods.
Macro Global’s underlying platform has been architected to continuously evolve — reflecting shifts in both market demand and the regulatory landscape — ensuring that HBL Bank UK remains agile, compliant, and competitive as the corridor grows.
Collaborating for Success
This collaboration combines HBL Bank UK’s decades of brand heritage, established customer trust, and deep community relationships within the Pakistani diaspora with Macro Global’s technical expertise in cross-border payment infrastructure and third-party partner ecosystem.
Macro Global’s contribution to this launch extends well beyond platform delivery. The company provided end-to-end enablement across technology integration, third-party partner onboarding and ISO-aligned security assessment participation.
This partnership enables HBL Bank UK to bring its own remittance proposition to market faster using Macro Global’s tested platform, integrations, and compliance-ready infrastructure.
“The launch of HBL UK FastTransfer with HBL Bank UK is a significant milestone for Macro Global. The UK–Pakistan corridor demands infrastructure built for high transaction volumes, real-time processing, and strict regulatory compliance — and that’s precisely what NetRemit delivers.
From ISO-level security architecture and API-driven third-party integrations to automated compliance workflows and scalable cloud infrastructure, every layer of the platform is engineered for reliability and growth.
We’ve built a technology backbone that not only accelerates HBL Bank UK’s go-to-market but also positions them to scale confidently as corridor volumes and regulatory complexity increase.”
— Saro, CEO, Macro Global
“I am pleased to announce the launch of HBL UK FastTransfer, which is now live! This solution enables UK-resident individuals to easily send payments to their friends and family in Pakistan. The UK–Pakistan remittance corridor is a key offering, and this platform enhances our ability to serve customers with a fast, smooth, and reliable remittance experience.
I would like to acknowledge the strong technical capability of our partner, Macro Global. Their NetRemit platform, along with their expertise in security and systems integration, has provided a solid foundation for this launch and positions us well for long-term growth.”
— Andreas Ponce de Leon, CEO, HBL Bank UK
Long-Term Vision
The HBL UK FastTransfer partnership is built for the long term. Both organisations are committed to anchoring sustainable value in the UK–Pakistan corridor — delivering a platform that meets the expectations of today’s digitally-savvy remittance customers, while scaling to accommodate tomorrow’s demand.
About Macro Global
Macro Global is a specialist financial technology company providing regulated payment infrastructure and compliance-driven solutions to financial institutions across the UK and beyond.
The company’s flagship NetRemit platform powers branded cross-border payment and remittance services for banks and payment service providers, combining enterprise-grade security with the flexibility to adapt to evolving regulatory and market conditions.
About HBL Bank UK
HBL Bank UK Limited (trading as HBL Bank UK) Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority Registered in England and Wales – 01719649. Registered Office – 9 Portman Street, London, W1H 6DZ, UK.
The Bank has deep roots in serving the Pakistani and wider South Asian diaspora, offering its customers retail banking, trade, payments, commercial banking and wealth services.