State-run Punjab National  Bank has launched a braille debit card, designed specifically for the visually impaired customers. 

The PNB Antah Drishti is a contactless card (National Common Mobility Card) designed for customers who cannot use regular debit cards.

“This initiative also aims to enhance financial independence and convenience for visually impaired individuals, empowering them to manage their finances with greater ease and confidence,” PNB said in a release. 

The card is also available on the Rupay network.

“The introduction of the PNB ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card reflects the bank’s commitment to inclusivity and financial accessibility,” the bank added.

The debit card has raised braille dots with  the PNB brand name embossed on it, making it easy for visually impaired customers to differentiate between PNB and cards of other banks. 

The debit card has a rounded notch on the opposite side of the chip. This helps the card holder to know about which direction the card should be held while using it on an ATM or a POS machine.

The debit card has a glossy spot UV lamination effect with a raised texture on the bank’s logo and a rough UV spot on the contactless symbol on the silk screen. This helps visually impaired customers to locate the bank’s logo easily and read the card’s contactless symbol, making it easy for them to use the debit card. 

“This debit card is easily distinguishable due to its contrasting colours which makes it easier for visually impaired customers to read the card details,” the bank said.

Visually impaired individuals who have savings or current accounts in PNB are eligible to obtain this debit card from any of the nearest PNB branch.

The cash withdrawal limit at the ATM is Rs 25,000. The PoS and eCom limits combined per day is Rs 60,000. 

Individual transactions up to Rs 5,000 per day are  allowed without a pin at the NFC (Near field communication)-enabled PoS terminals.