Telenor Pakistan launched a new branchless banking product called EasyPaisa in October 2009. EasyPaisa was launched in collaboration with Tameer Micro Finance Bank and allows customers to access financial services, billing, and remittance directly through retailers. Telenor trained retailers on using EasyPaisa and hopes it will provide a new source of income for retailers while also offering convenience to customers. The company is selectively choosing two retailers from each region to serve as merchants for EasyPaisa as it rolls out across Pakistan.