DCB Bank launches Aadhaar based ATM in Bangalore

BANGALORE, INDIA: DCB Bank today launched, Bangalore has got its first “Cardless and PIN less” ATM that accepts Aadhaar number and the fingerprint (biometric) to dispense cash from the bank account.

DCB Bank pilot launched Aadhaar based ATM in Mumbai, Odisha and Punjab before this.

The Bank plans to upgrade all its 400+ ATMs to provide Aadhaar based functionality in the next six months or so. Currently, only DCB Bank customers will be able to use this facility.

Nandan Nilekani, Chairperson and Co-founder of EkStep Foundation, a non-profit literacy organisation, said, “I am delighted that DCB Bank is launching an Aadhaar based ATM in Bengaluru, the first such facility in the city. I am confident the ATM will provide Aadhaar cardholders a convenient way to withdraw cash.”

Nasser Munjee, Chairman DCB Bank, said, “Bengaluru is an important centre for us. We are delighted to launch Bengaluru’s first Aadhaar based ATM, a unique and transformative facility for users. These ATMs are testimony to our commitment to invest in customer facing technology and promote a new way of banking.”