Airtel Payments Bank has launched eco-friendly national common mobility cards (NCMC) enabled debit and pre-paid cards. The bank has collaborated 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.
The Bank introduced NCMC enabled debit card for its savings account customers and NCMC enabled pre-paid card for wallet customers. Both cards are being made from eco-friendly e- poly vinyl chloride (PVC) material, which is certified for its environmental sustainability. The adoption of these cards allows the bank to make a significant positive impact on the environment.
Customers can use any of the cards to make safe, secure, and contactless payments at all merchant establishments, online (e-commerce), as well as offline NCMC transit transactions at metros, buses, parking, etc. across the country. At metro stations, commuters would just have to tap and go at the gates without the hassle to get in queues and purchase tickets. The card also facilitates issuance of concession and monthly passes wherever supported by transport operator, eliminating the necessity to buy and handle multiple cards for various transport operators.
Commenting on the launch, Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, chief operating officer, Airtel Payments Bank, said, “We are delighted to introduce our eco-friendly range of NCMC enabled cards, which are made using recycled PVC. Airtel Payments Bank upholds the principles of responsible consumption and production to contribute to a sustainable future. These cards exemplify our dedication to sustainability, emphasising our commitment to delivering a secure and convenient banking experience. We support India’s vision of One Nation, One Card and will continue to work towards this.”
Meanwhile, Praveena Rai, chief operating officer, NPCI, said, “We aim to redefine the landscape of transit payments, offering seamless and efficient options for commuters. This partnership not only showcases our commitment to revolutionising the payment ecosystem but also emphasises our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of customers, fostering a future where digital transactions in transit are streamlined, secure, and widely accessible.”
Customers can now order Airtel Payments Bank’s NCMC enabled debit card from Airtel Thanks App or acquire it by visiting the nearest banking points or from any of the designated points at various metro stations. The NCMC enabled prepaid cards will soon be available on online and retail platforms.
