Public sector bank, Punjab National Bank has launched a special credit card scheme for the visually impaired.
In a circular dated 31st May, the bank has particularly directed all its branches throughout India to accept applications filed by blind having a bank account for over 6 months and have a good track record.
It has also directed that the blind persons falling in the age group of 18 to 65 years and who are at least matriculate and have screen reader enabled mobile phones would be qualified for getting a credit card.
A written pledge is required from the client stating that he would use the card carefully and legally.
Akhilesh, a visually impaired person said, “Credit cards have become an important aspect of the way we transact today. The move by PNB to issue credit cards especially for persons with vision impairment is a nice thing indeed. Hopefully this would extend to other services they provide for able-bodied customers.”
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