Mumbai: In a move to bolster payment mechanisms for the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC), the state’s government has partnered with Bandhan Bank.
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This partnership aims to fortify the state’s tourism sector by facilitating digital payment options. To start with, Bandhan Bank will deploy Point of Sale (PoS) machines, offering tourists the convenience of card payments at various prime destinations. The bank will, in future, deploy UPI acceptance as well.
The locations where the bank will deploy its payment terminals include those in Puri, Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Chilka, and Gopalpur.
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“Over the years, Odisha has held a special place in Bandhan Bank’s strategic map. Our collaboration with the Odisha Government is a testament to our commitment to deliver enhanced payment solutions to the state’s discerning tourists. At Bandhan Bank, we remain steadfast in our endeavour to serve all segments of society, and this joint effort marks yet another stride towards that goal,” said Shantanu Sengupta, the head of retail banking at Bandhan Bank.
The private lender has approximately 150 banking outlets across Odisha; Nationwide, Bandhan Bank’s has over three crore customers through a network of 6,100 banking outlets spanning 34 states and union territories.
