Airtel Payments Bank unveils NCMC Debit and Pre-Paid Cards in Collaboration with NPCI

Current Context: Airtel Payments Bank has indeed announced the launch of its NCMC (National Common Mobility Cards) enabled debit and pre-paid cards in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on 19th April 2024.

• Here are some key features and benefits of these cards:
• These cards are powered by RuPay.
• The bank will offer NCMC-enabled debit cards for savings account holders and NCMC-enabled prepaid cards for wallet users.
• These cards are crafted from eco-friendly e-PVC material, certified for their environmental sustainability.
• Customers can use any of the cards to make payments at all merchant establishments, online (e-commerce), as well as offline NCMC transit transactions at metros, buses, parking, etc across the country.
• The card also facilitates the issuance of concession and monthly passes wherever supported by the transport operator.
• Customers can order Airtel Payments Bank’s NCMC enabled Debit Card from the Airtel Thanks App, or acquire it by visiting the nearest banking points or from any of the designated points at the various metro stations.
• This initiative is in line with the bank’s commitment to India’s One Nation, One Card vision.

Question:

Q.1 What powers the new cards launched by Airtel Payments Bank?
a. Visa
b. RuPay
c. Mastercard
d. American Express