Bank’s liability to locker hirers is limited to 100 times of annual rent: RBI
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with revised guidelines for the hiring of lockers under which the liability of banks will be limited to 100 times its annual rent in case of fire, theft, building collapse, or frauds by bank employees. The banks will have to put in place a Board-approved policy outlining their…
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RBI bans issuance of Mastercard from July 22
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has on Wednesday indefinitely barred Mastercard (Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd) from issuing new debit or credit cards to domestic customers in India from July 22, 2021, for violating data storage rules. Citing its circular on ‘storage of payment system data’ dated April 6, 2018, the RBI said…
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Different types of ATMs: What do White Label, Brown Label, and On-line, off-line ATM mean?
Updated on 28.05.2025 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are the alternative banking channels available to bank customers primarily for withdrawal of cash. The money can be withdrawn from ATM at any point of time round the clock convenient to the bank customers. The Automatic Teller Machines are generally identified as White Label, Brown Label, and on-…
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Concept and essence of Bank Kiosks
What is a Kiosk? A Kiosk is basically a small cabin or cubicle structure comparable to a telephone booth. Traditionally, we find a Kiosk where small vendors sell newspapers, refreshments, cold drinks, etc. Over the years, the concept of Kiosk is significantly changed. The modern-day Kiosks are provided with the computer and display in aesthetically…
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RBI releases FAQs on Cash withdrawal from POS terminals
RBI on Tuesday (May 5, 2020) issued FAQs on cash withdrawal from Point of sale (POS) terminals with the following information for general guidance purposes. The cash withdrawal facility at POS terminal is made available at merchant establishments designated by the acquirer banks (i.e. the banks that deploy the PoS terminals) after a process of…
Cash withdrawal facility at Point of Sale (PoS) terminals
RBI on Friday (January 31, 2020) advised all the scheduled commercial banks, RRBs, Co-operative banks and authorised card payment networks that henceforth they may provide cash withdrawal facility at POS terminal with the approval of their Board. Hitherto banks are required to obtain one-time permission from Reserve Bank of India for offering the above facility…
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