SBI launches RuPay Platinum debit card

India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a RuPay Platinum debit card in association with National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI).
The card initially would be issued free to customers maintaining a quarterly balance of 50,000 rupees.
For the convenience of customers, this card has a special feature which is accepted at all payment channels including ATMs, point-of-sale (PoS) and eCommerce.
RuPay Platinum debit card holders will also get additional benefits like 5 per cent cash back on utility bill, complimentary concierge services, personal accident death and permanent total disability insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh, complimentary airport lounge.
It should be noted that, presently SBI has 19.7 crore debit cards in circulation. Of this total debit cards in circulation, 4.5 crore are RuPay cards.
arnab ghosh
February 9, 2016 at 12:02 amvery good