DCB Bank launches first biometric-enabled ATM in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: DCB Bank has launched Bengaluru’s first ATM that accepts Aadhaar number and Aadhaar fingerprint (biometric) instead of ATM/Debit Card and PIN to dispense cash from the bank account. It is a ‘Cardless and PIN less’ ATM.

Nandan Nilekani, Chairperson and Co-founder of EkStep Foundation, a non-profit literacy organization, 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.”

In April 2016, the Bank pilot launched India’s first Aadhaar based ATM in Mumbai. This was followed by launch of Aadhaar based ATM in Odisha and Punjab. 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.