Elevate Pay Leads the Way as Title Sponsor at BITPA 2025
Mesan Ali
Elevate Pay was proud to be the Title Sponsor of BITPA Conference 2025, an event that brought together founders, freelancers, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of Bangladesh’s digital economy. The gathering served as a powerful platform for sharing ideas, building connections, and inspiring the next wave of digital growth.
Elevate Pay Leaders Take the Stage
As part of the conference agenda, two of Elevate Pay’s leaders took the stage to share insights with the audience.
Khalid Keenan (CEO, Elevate Pay)
Khalid Keenan, CEO of Elevate Pay, delivered a keynote address on entrepreneurship. He spoke about the realities of building a business, the importance of solving real problems, and challenged some of the myths surrounding startup culture. His talk resonated strongly with attendees, particularly freelancers and young founders navigating the evolving digital landscape.
Tanvir Islam (Head of Growth at Elevate Pay)
Tanvir Islam, Head of Growth at Elevate Pay, followed up with exciting updates for Elevate Pay users. His talk highlighted upcoming product developments, new features designed to improve the user experience, and the company’s ongoing commitment to making cross-border payments simpler, faster, and more transparent.
New Features Announced
Here’s a list of all the upcoming Elevate Pay features announced at the conference:
Core Features
Category | Key Features |
Regulatory Strength | Licensed by US Virgin Islands Division of Banking; Visa partner (global card issuance); FDIC member with insurance up to $250K; backed by US Federal Reserve |
Local Partnerships | Instant payouts in BDT; free withdrawal to bKash; remittance statements directly via bKash app; low ATM cash-out charges (7tk per 1,000 BDT) |
Banking Products | Co-branded signature credit card (no yearly fees); co-branded dual-currency debit card |
Added Perks | Remittance certificates; digital-first onboarding; access to co-working spaces, high-speed internet, lounge key, and personalized tax consultation |
Express Payout | 24/7 BDT bank account deposits (including weekends/holidays); eliminates cut-off time restrictions |
Community Engagement | Public roadmap (elevatepay.co/roadmap) and community wishlist (wishlist.elevatepay.co) for feature requests and updates |
Coming Soon | Elevate Pay debit Mastercard (launching Q4 2025) |
Business Accounts
Feature Category | Details |
Eligible Entities | US-incorporated LLCs, Partnerships, and C-Corps founded by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs |
Local Support | Locally incorporated Bangladeshi businesses receiving USD payments |
Target Segments | Agencies, Development Shops, SaaS providers, PaaS providers, and Remote Teams |
USD Inflows | Support for receiving USD from Upwork, Fiverr, Amazon FBA, and other global platforms |
Payment Rails | ACH, Domestic Wire, and SWIFT for seamless international transfers |
Payroll Integration | Batch payouts to employees locally (BDT banks/MFS) or globally (USD); supported through Elevate Pay, Wise, Payoneer, and Revolut |
Efficiency Perks | Savings on fees, FX, and time through consolidated batch payouts |
Connecting with the Community
Beyond the stage, the Elevate Pay team was actively engaging with conference participants throughout the day. At the Elevate Pay booth, our Red Pill / Blue Pill merchandise quickly became a crowd favorite, with attendees lining up for t-shirts and hats. The energy and enthusiasm around the stall reflected the strong connection Elevate Pay continues to build with its user base.
Khalid also spent time in one-on-one conversations with freelancers, remote workers, and IT leaders, listening to their challenges around payments and sharing how Elevate Pay is working to address them. The event even gave our team the opportunity to meet and interview Elevate Pay users in person, something we value deeply as part of our community-driven approach.
A Day of Energy and Impact
The atmosphere at BITPA 2025 remained vibrant from morning until evening. Every session added to the momentum, sparking conversations that extended well beyond the conference halls. For Elevate Pay, the event was not only about sponsorship but about actively contributing to the dialogue shaping Bangladesh’s digital economy.
What’s Next?
As the conference came to a close, one thing was clear: moments like these fuel the innovation and collaboration that drive real change. Elevate Pay is honored to have supported BITPA 2025 as the Title Sponsor, and we remain committed to empowering freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses in Bangladesh with the tools they need to thrive in the global economy.