UPI-ATMs: Is it the beginning of the end for debit cards?
Good morning!
Because it’s almost weekend I’ll keep it short 😉
I found this interesting video:
Last week, Hitachi Payment Services launched India’s first UPI-based ATM at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.
These white-label UPI-ATMs, launched in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India, allow customers to withdraw cash without a debit or credit card.
What do you think? Is this the beginning of the end for debit cards?
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