Airtel Payments Bank rolls out instant NFC balance updates for RuPay On-The-Go cards

Airtel Payments Bank has introduced a new feature which will enable the customers to instantly check or update the balance on their RuPay On-The-Go Cards, enabled with NCMC. In order to update or check the balance, customers can simply tap the card on their NFC-powered Android smartphones, thus eliminating the need to visit metro station kiosks and enabling a seamless, fully digital and contactless transit experience. The new feature eliminates the need visit metro station seamless transit can log into their Airtel Thanks app, and view or refresh time.Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, executive director – business operations, Airtel Payments Bank said, “At Airtel Payments Bank, our constant focus is to innovate in ways that make everyday transactions simpler and more intuitive for our customers. The overwhelming response during the pilot validated the need for instant balance updates on the go. With this launch, we are proud to bring another industry-first solution that enhances commuter convenience and strengthens India’s digital payments and mobility ecosystem.”With this enhancement, commuters can update or check their card balance in real time by tapping the card on their linked NFC-enabled Android smartphone after logging into their bank account or wallet on the Airtel Thanks app. From ordering and recharging the card to instantly updating or checking the balance, the entire experience is now fully digital, queue-free, and effortless.Airtel Payments Bank has already issued over 5-The-Go Cards, million RuPay On making it one of the leading issuers in India.