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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (NJC)
Mangaluru, Feb 17: South Canara District Central Co-operative (SDCC) Bank officially inaugurated its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) facilities at a function held on the bank premises on Tuesday, February 17.
The inaugural ceremony was marked by the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by the formal launch of the UPI and IMPS services and the unveiling of the bank’s QR code scanner facility. The event was attended by SDCC Bank president Dr M N Rajendra Kumar, director Vinay Kumar Soorinje, and other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, Dr M N Rajendra Kumar said that SDCC Bank has always been at the forefront of adopting modern banking technologies while maintaining the trust of its customers. He stated that the introduction of UPI and IMPS services marks a significant milestone in the bank’s digital transformation journey. “Our aim is to provide safe, fast, and convenient banking services to our customers. With the launch of UPI and IMPS, customers can now enjoy seamless digital transactions anytime and anywhere,” he said.
He further added that the bank is committed to strengthening digital infrastructure and ensuring that customers in both rural and urban areas benefit from advanced banking facilities.
With the launch of UPI, customers can carry out transactions through popular digital payment platforms such as Google Pay, PhonePe, BHIM, WhatsApp Pay, PayTM, Freecharge, and Super Money. The service enables customers to send and receive money instantly, transfer funds directly to a beneficiary’s UPI ID, make payments by scanning QR codes, pay online bills, complete e-commerce transactions, and transfer money to any bank account across the country.
All transactions are secured with UPI PIN authentication and a robust two-factor security system, ensuring enhanced safety for users. The newly launched IMPS service will allow customers to transfer funds instantly between bank accounts, further improving the speed and efficiency of banking services.