Slice Launches India’s First UPI‑Powered Bank Branch in Bengaluru.

Banking & Finance

In late June 2025, fintech firm Slice, newly merged with North East Small Finance Bank, launched India’s first UPI‑centric physical bank branch and ATM in Koramangala, Bengaluru, alongside its UPI credit card to revolutionize digital banking and credit access.


      - The Koramangala branch in Bengaluru features full UPI integration at every customer touchpoint, including kiosks for instant account opening and a UPI‑enabled ATM allowing cash deposits and withdrawals simply by scanning a QR code—no debit or credit card needed.

      - Slice concurrently rolled out its flagship UPI credit card, the “Slice Super Card,” offering zero joining or annual fees, up to 3 % cashback on all purchases, and a “Slice in 3” feature allowing users to convert transactions into three interest‑free installments.

     

Main Point :-   (i) As a full‑stack bank post‑merger with North East Small Finance Bank, Slice controls its entire banking infrastructure—from core systems to underwriting—aiming to democratize credit via UPI for over 200 million underserved digital users.

      (ii) Slice CEO Satish Kumar Kalra emphasized that integrating UPI at the point‑of‑sale and in banking transforms credit access: “Credit on UPI will be the next big leap,” targeting 300 million new users and providing seamless, secure, and inclusive financial services


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