Banks Deploy Mobile Units and Digital Services for Pilgrims at Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela
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- •Banks including SBI, PNB, HDFC, and ICICI have set up 200+ mobile and temporary branches across the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
- •Services offered include cash withdrawals, AEPS, account openings, and balance inquiries, operating from 7 AM to 10 PM daily.
- •Over 50 million pilgrims are expected at the event, with digital payments like UPI and BharatQR being actively promoted.
- •The RBI and IBA coordinated the deployment to ensure financial inclusion and prevent cash shortages during peak days.
- •More than 1.2 lakh UPI transactions were recorded in a single day, reflecting growing digital adoption among pilgrims.
- •Enhanced security with surveillance and guards has been implemented at all banking service points.
- •Pilgrims are encouraged to use official channels and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unauthorized entities.
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – As the world’s largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj enters its peak phase, banks are stepping up to ensure pilgrims have uninterrupted access to essential financial services. Leading public and private sector banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BoB), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, have set up dedicated mobile banking units, temporary branches, and digital kiosks across key ghats and campsites.
