{"id":35236,"date":"2025-07-07T18:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35236"},"modified":"2025-07-07T18:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:30:29","slug":"upi-powered-bank-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/","title":{"rendered":"UPI-Powered Bank Branch: Slice Launches India&#8217;s First Digital-Only Branch in Bengaluru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#UPI-powered_bank_branch_by_Slice_launched_in_Bengaluru_marking_Indias_first_digital-only_banking_facility_with_no_cash_or_cards_in_partnership_with_NESFB\" >UPI-powered bank branch by Slice launched in Bengaluru, marking India\u2019s first digital-only banking facility with no cash or cards, in partnership with NESFB.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#%E2%80%9CSlice_Launches_Indias_First_UPI%E2%80%91Powered_Bank_Branch_in_Bengaluru%E2%80%9D\" >\u201cSlice Launches India\u2019s First UPI\u2011Powered Bank Branch in Bengaluru\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Modern_Banking_Goes_UPI%E2%80%91Only\" >Modern Banking Goes UPI\u2011Only<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Location_Infrastructure\" >Location &amp; Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Slice_UPI_Credit_Card_Launch\" >Slice UPI Credit Card Launch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Vision_of_Financial_Inclusion\" >Vision of Financial Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Tech%E2%80%91Driven_Regulated\" >Tech\u2011Driven &amp; Regulated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Scalability_Future_Outlook\" >Scalability &amp; Future Outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >\ud83e\udded Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Drives_UPI-Centric_Banking_Revolution\" >Drives UPI-Centric Banking Revolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Enhances_Financial_Inclusion\" >Enhances Financial Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Regulatory_Sectoral_Implications\" >Regulatory &amp; Sectoral Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B_Historical_Context\" >\ud83c\udfdb Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Rise_of_UPI_in_India\" >Rise of UPI in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Fintech-Bank_Mergers\" >Fintech-Bank Mergers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Evolution_of_UPI_Credit_Mechanisms\" >Evolution of UPI Credit Mechanisms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUPI%E2%80%91Powered_Branch_Launch%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from \u201cUPI\u2011Powered Branch Launch\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions_%F0%9F%A7%A0\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions \ud83e\udde0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/upi-powered-bank-branch\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPI-powered_bank_branch_by_Slice_launched_in_Bengaluru_marking_Indias_first_digital-only_banking_facility_with_no_cash_or_cards_in_partnership_with_NESFB\"><\/span><strong>UPI-powered bank branch by Slice launched in Bengaluru, marking India\u2019s first digital-only banking facility with no cash or cards, in partnership with NESFB.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CSlice_Launches_Indias_First_UPI%E2%80%91Powered_Bank_Branch_in_Bengaluru%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cSlice Launches India\u2019s First UPI\u2011Powered Bank Branch in Bengaluru\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Banking_Goes_UPI%E2%80%91Only\"><\/span>Modern Banking Goes UPI\u2011Only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fintech firm <strong>Slice<\/strong> has taken a bold step by launching India\u2019s first <strong>UPI\u2011powered physical bank branch<\/strong> and <strong>UPI ATM<\/strong> in Koramangala, Bengaluru, on <strong>1 July 2025<\/strong> Operating under the slab of full-stack banking post its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), Slice offers digital-first services\u2014savings, fixed deposits, UPI, lending, and now instant, card\u2011free banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location_Infrastructure\"><\/span>Location &amp; Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located on 80\u2011Feet Road in Koramangala, a buzzing startup hub, the outlet dispenses instant account openings via digital kiosks and conducts deposits and withdrawals through UPI QR-coded terminals\u2014without cash counters, debit cards, or paper forms  A robot assistant enhances customer navigation, reflecting a futuristic branch model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slice_UPI_Credit_Card_Launch\"><\/span>Slice UPI Credit Card Launch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In tandem, Slice introduced the <strong>Slice Super Card<\/strong>, a UPI\u2011integrated credit card with <strong>zero annual\/joining fee<\/strong>, <strong>up to 3% cashback<\/strong>, and an option to split purchases into three <strong>interest-free instalments<\/strong> via \u201cSlice in 3\u201d Users can transact directly through UPI by scanning QR codes linked to their credit line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vision_of_Financial_Inclusion\"><\/span>Vision of Financial Inclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 400+ million UPI users in India, about 200 million remain underserved by credit options. Slice positions its initiative as a solution\u2014blurring the line between digital-first infrastructure and hybrid banking models, in pursuit of <strong>financial inclusion<\/strong> and <strong>cost-effective banking<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech%E2%80%91Driven_Regulated\"><\/span>Tech\u2011Driven &amp; Regulated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its merger with NESFB and regulation by the <strong>Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/strong>, Slice claims total ownership of infrastructure\u2014core banking systems, underwriting tech, digital onboarding\u2014unlike typical fintechs relying on partnersThis integration enables swift operations and reduces intermediary costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scalability_Future_Outlook\"><\/span>Scalability &amp; Future Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bengaluru outlet is a pilot; Slice envisions expansion across India. As Executive Director Rajan Bajaj noted, the goal is to reach <strong>300 million customers<\/strong> and <strong>tens of millions of merchant touchpoints<\/strong>, solving scale fraud while making basic banking economically viable for billions  The UPI ATM supporting cash deposits and withdrawals also complements this digital\u2011first strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"UPI-powered-bank-branch\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQtryWg91ivlgvBSNU_z-QhwnVfduI-JUkr0Q&amp;s\" alt=\"UPI-powered bank branch\" title=\"UPI-powered bank branch\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UPI-powered bank branch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drives_UPI-Centric_Banking_Revolution\"><\/span>Drives UPI-Centric Banking Revolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This announcement marks a pivotal moment in India\u2019s shift to <strong>UPI-first banking<\/strong>. By embedding UPI throughout the branch experience\u2014from account creation to cash withdrawal\u2014Slice offers a blueprint for modern, seamless banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhances_Financial_Inclusion\"><\/span>Enhances Financial Inclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By merging traditional banking with lightweight, app-like interfaces and offering instant credit via UPI, Slice helps bridge gaps for millions cut off from formal banking because of cost, paperwork, or credit barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulatory_Sectoral_Implications\"><\/span>Regulatory &amp; Sectoral Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative highlights how fintechs\u2014under RBI oversight\u2014can evolve into fully operational banks. This paradigm demonstrates an emerging <strong>open-banking<\/strong> ecosystem with fintechs owning end-to-end infrastructure, increasing competition, and encouraging innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rise_of_UPI_in_India\"><\/span>Rise of UPI in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched in April 2016 by NPCI, UPI revolutionized India\u2019s digital payments\u2014growing from <strong>93,000 transactions<\/strong> in its early days to <strong>several billions annually<\/strong>, now driving over 60% of all digital payments <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fintech-Bank_Mergers\"><\/span>Fintech-Bank Mergers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the RBI allowed Small Finance Bank licenses, several fintechs merged with such banks to expand their offerings and comply with regulation. Slice joined forces with NESFB to become a full-stack regulated bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_UPI_Credit_Mechanisms\"><\/span>Evolution of UPI Credit Mechanisms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea of tying <strong>credit cards to UPI<\/strong> emerged in 2023, enabling greater flexibility in digital payments. Slice\u2019s \u201ccredit on UPI\u201d model is the realization of that vision at scale, offering simplified credit access at the point of sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUPI%E2%80%91Powered_Branch_Launch%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from \u201cUPI\u2011Powered Branch Launch\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Slice unveiled India\u2019s <strong>first UPI\u2011powered physical bank branch<\/strong> in Koramangala, Bengaluru, on 1 July 2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The branch and UPI ATM use <strong>QR\u2011based transactions<\/strong>\u2014no cards, cash counters, or paper-based forms.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Launch of <strong>Slice Super Card<\/strong>: UPI\u2011linked credit card offering <strong>zero fees<\/strong>, <strong>3% cashback<\/strong>, and <strong>slice-in-3<\/strong> instalments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Slice operates under full-stack, RBI-regulated banking post merger with <strong>North East Small Finance Bank<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The initiative targets <strong>financial inclusion<\/strong>, aiming for 300 million customers and to reduce costs of banking services.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UPI-powered bank branch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions_%F0%9F%A7%A0\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions \ud83e\udde0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is Slice and what services does it offer?<\/strong><br>Slice is a Bengaluru-based fintech company, now operating as a full-stack bank after its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB). It provides digital savings accounts, fixed deposits, UPI services, credit cards, and now India&#8217;s first UPI-only bank branch and ATM <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. What makes the UPI-powered branch unique?<\/strong><br>Located in Koramangala, Bengaluru, it&#8217;s the first physical branch that relies entirely on UPI technology\u2014no cash counters, debit cards, or cheques. All banking (withdrawals, deposits, account opening) is via UPI QR codes <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. What is the &#8220;Slice UPI Credit Card&#8221;?<\/strong><br>Named \u201cSlice Super Card,\u201d this credit card connects to UPI, allows QR payments drawing from credit lines, offers up to 3% cashback, and includes a &#8220;slice in 3&#8221; interest-free instalment feature <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Who regulates Slice&#8217;s banking activities?<\/strong><br>Slice became a regulated banking entity through its merger with NESFB, under the jurisdiction of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. How does this innovation affect financial inclusion?<\/strong><br>By digitizing basic banking operations and integrating credit with UPI, Slice aims to lower costs and extend access to banking for underserved populations\u2014aligning with India&#8217;s &#8220;Digital India&#8221; and UPI growth goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline 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