Abhi Microfinance Bank has partnered with 1LINK to roll out the 1GO Raast Person-to-Merchant service, enabling merchants across Pakistan to accept instant QR-based payments directly into their bank accounts through Raast-enabled mobile apps and wallets.
The agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony where Mariam Pervaiz, Chief Commercial Officer at Abhi Microfinance Bank, and Najeeb Agrawalla, Chief Executive Officer at 1LINK, signed on behalf of their organisations. The event was also attended by Kabeer Naqvi, Entrepreneur in Residence at Abhi Fintech, alongside senior representatives from both institutions.
Under the collaboration, Abhi MFB will integrate 1LINK’s 1GO Raast P2M static QR solution into its merchant ecosystem, allowing shopkeepers, small businesses and service providers to accept digital payments without expensive hardware or complex setup. Customers will be able to pay instantly using Raast-supported mobile banking apps and wallets, creating a smooth and interoperable payment experience.
The 1GO Raast rollout aims to tackle a common barrier for small merchants by offering an easy, low-cost route to digital payment acceptance. By reducing cash handling and improving transaction records, merchants can gain better cash flow visibility and faster settlement of funds, while transparent transaction trails help build stronger financial profiles over time.
For Pakistan’s payments landscape, the partnership supports wider adoption of Raast-based merchant payments and advances the country’s shift toward digital transactions. Combining Abhi MFB’s merchant enablement focus with 1LINK’s national payment infrastructure creates a practical pathway for everyday businesses to join the digital economy.
Representatives from both organisations said accessible digital payment tools are an important step to improve commercial efficiency and strengthen trust in formal financial systems. By simplifying payment acceptance and ensuring interoperability, the initiative is expected to encourage broader uptake of digital payments in urban and semi-urban markets while expanding Abhi MFB’s merchant services and extending 1LINK’s Raast reach.
