Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have seen a significant surge in digital banking adoption, with active customers on digital channels doubling from 3.4 crore in FY 2019-20 to 7.6 crore in FY 2020-21. This growth means nearly 72% of all PSB financial transactions now occur through digital platforms, up from 29% in FY 2018-19 to 76% in FY 2020-21. The government has actively supported this trend through various initiatives, including contactless digital lending and enhanced mobile and internet banking services.
Nearly 72% of financial transactions of PSBs done through digital channels
Active customers doubled on digital channels from 3.4 crore in FY 2019-20 to 7.6 crore in FY 2020-21
Financial transactions undertaken through home and mobile channels increased from 29% in FY 2018-19 to 76% in FY 2020-21
The Government has taken a number of steps to facilitate digital banking, doorstep banking services and digital lending platforms. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagw
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Active customers on digital channels for PSBs have doubled from 3.4 crore in FY 2019-20 to 7.6 crore in FY 2020-21.
Nearly 72% of financial transactions for PSBs are now conducted through digital channels.
The share of financial transactions undertaken through home and mobile channels has increased from 29% in FY 2018-19 to 76% in FY 2020-21.
The government has facilitated digital banking through contactless digital lending, enhanced mobile and internet banking access, and the 'Jeevan Pramaan' initiative for pensioners.
Doorstep banking services are available through a call centre, web portal, and mobile app, offering services like cash withdrawal/deposit and document pickup/delivery in 100 cities.