HDFC Bank deploys mobile ATM in city

Coimbatore, Apr 13 () HDFC Bank on Monday deployedmobile Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to assist customersduring the lockdown.

The mobile ATM of the bank is the first in the Southand the fourth in the country.

Mobile ATMs would eliminate the need to move out oftheir locality to withdraw cash and the city is the fourthplace where HDFC Bank deployed its mobile ATM aftersuccessfully deploying it across Mumbai, New Delhi andAllahabad.

The locations for deployment are being identified inconsultation with all local municipal authorities acrossCoimbatore city and the first was deployed to cater to theneed across Vadavalli, Navavoor Pirivu and IOB ColonyJunction, a press release said.

The mobile ATM would be open in each location for aspecific period and cover cover 3-5 stops in a day between 10am and 5 pm.

All necessary precautions in terms of maintainingsocial distancing while queueing for the ATM andsanitisation are being taken to ensure safety of staff andcustomers at these mobile ATMs.

"During this difficult time, we want to do our part tohelp everyone #Stay Home and #Stay Safe. Our mobile ATMfacilities will help customers and the general public getaccess to easy cash withdrawal and other facilities as westand together to curb the spread of COVID19," SSampathkumar, group head, Liability Products, Third PartyProducts and Non-Resident Business at HDFC Bank, said. CORNVG NVG