Airtel Payments Bank launches NCMC enabled debit and pre-paid cards

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Airtel Payments Bank has announced the launch of its eco-friendly NCMC (National Common Mobility Cards) enabled debit and pre-paid cards. The bank has partnered with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch these interoperable cards that are powered by RuPay.

The launch comes in alignment with the bank’s commitment to India’s One Nation, One Card vision, Airtel Payments Bank said in a statement.

The bank has introduced NCMC enabled debit card for its savings account customers and NCMC enabled pre-paid card for the wallet customers.

Both cards are being made from eco-friendly e-PVC material, which is certified for its environmental sustainability.

Customers can use any of the cards to make payments at all merchant establishments, online (e-commerce), as well as offline NCMC transit transactions at metros, buses, parking, etc across the country, Airtel Payments Bank said.

The card also facilitates the issuance of concession and monthly passes wherever supported by the transport operator, it said.

Customers can order Airtel Payments Bank’s NCMC enabled Debit Card from the Airtel Thanks App, or acquire it by visiting the nearest banking points or from any of the designated points at the various metro stations.

The NCMC enabled Prepaid Cards will soon be available on online and retail platforms, the company said.

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