EPS launches eps BANCS™ to enhance Banking Services across India

By Gloria Mathias

Electronic Payment and Services (EPS) has launched eps BANCS™ (Bharat ATM Network for Customer Service), taking a significant step towards improving access to financial services across India with its network of White Label ATMs (WLAs).

The network’s initial rollout includes sites in Tiruchirappalli, Jaipur, Hubli, and Mumbai, underscoring the company’s commitment to revolutionising banking services in the country.

“The launch of eps BANCS™ marks a turning point in India’s evolution of financial services. This initiative is not merely about deploying ATMs; it’s about building a future where banking is no longer confined to traditional bank branches but accessible to everyone, everywhere. With eps BANCS™, we will use technology to shape a new era of inclusive financial and digital services that meet the needs of the underserved. Our ambition is to empower individuals, ignite local entrepreneurship, and help drive the vision of a truly digital India,” said Mani Mamallan, Chairman and Managing Director of EPS.

Mamallan emphasised, “Our vision is to bridge the digital divide and emerge as the face of banking in areas where bank branches are missing. The eps BANCS™ White Label ATMs are not envisaged just as cash dispensers but as comprehensive, multi-functional hubs offering inclusive financial services and digital services. By strategically placing these hubs in regions with low bank branch density, we aim to provide accessible, reliable, and efficient banking and digital services in underserved areas, fostering financial inclusion for all. Through the seamless integration of banking services and digital services within multi-service hubs, we seek to empower communities, promote microentrepreneurship, and stimulate sustainable economic growth. We aim to ensure that no one is left behind in India’s journey towards becoming a truly digital India.”

The Multi-Service Hubs will be designed for both operational efficiency and minimal environmental impact, aligning with a commitment to sustainable and responsible practices. While India’s digital payments ecosystem continues to grow rapidly, semi-urban and rural areas often face communication dark spots that cause payment failures.

With their fixed locations, White Label ATMs offer reliable connectivity, enabling secure and seamless transactions. This makes them crucial for expanding banking access in underserved regions.

Additionally, maintaining bank branches in remote locations is increasingly impractical due to high operational costs and low transaction volumes. This creates a significant gap in banking services for these areas. eps BANCS™ will bridge that gap by providing accessible, reliable, and cost-effective alternatives.