Union Bank of India Introduces ATM for Differently-Abled

The Union Bank of India is the first bank in India, who has inaugurated an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This ATM is specifically designed for visually challenged people. The Blind people association (BPA), Ahmedabad was well introduced to the functioning of the machine.

The ATM has headphones attached for the users to hear the steps, required to execute the whole process. For the safety and security of the customer‘s account, its details are not displayed on the screen. This is to ensure the customer that no other person can see their transaction details. This vital step in Ahmedabad, where more than 20,000 citizens suffer from blindness is a benchmark. There are ATM’s specifically for wheelchair-bound persons as well.

Mr. Nagesh Nayak, Professional Services Practice Manager of NCR also appreciates the recommendable step took by the bank. As per him, “It’s an access to self-service technology which ensures the lives of the differently abled more convenient”.

About Union bank of India

Union Bank of India was established on 11th of November 1919 with its headquarters in Mumbai. The bank has been playing a constantly proactive role in the economic growth of India. It has been growing with every passing day in maximum sectors possible. The growth of the bank can be observed in industries, exports, trading, agriculture, infrastructure and the individual segments. The bank also has a large clientele base of over 24 million, which itself is a benchmark.

The bank not only provides comfort for its employees and customers but also takes initiative for the best possible technology i.e. all its branches are computerized. The connectivity among the branches is under core banking solution, which makes it a leader among its peers.

Union Bank of India takes good care of their customers, introduces various debit cards, credit cards as per their requirements.It also provides a platform for its users to discover innovative products, adding speed and convenience to transactions. All their efforts led to achievement of a total business level of Rs.3, 42,856 crore (Rupees Three Lakh Forty two thousand Eight hundred fifty six crore) in the year 2011.

All these achievements are due to none other than the staff who put their hard-core efforts. It has a dedicated team of staff, which is truly cosmopolitan in its composition. Many generations of members of staff have contributed in building up the strong pillars of the bank. The present team of over 29000 members of staff distinguishes itself with its customer focused approach.