{"id":4602,"date":"2025-06-30T12:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4602"},"modified":"2025-07-01T00:17:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:47:55","slug":"digital-meets-physical-slice-opens-indias-first-upi-bank-branch-in-bengaluru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4602","title":{"rendered":"Digital Meets Physical: slice Opens India\u2019s First UPI Bank Branch in Bengaluru"},"content":{"rendered":"

slice Unveils India\u2019s First UPI-Powered Credit Card and Bank Branch<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Revolutionizing Credit Access with the slice UPI Super Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Bengaluru, June 30, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In a landmark move for India\u2019s financial sector, slice today launched its flagship\u00a0slice UPI credit card<\/strong>, a breakthrough product designed to redefine credit accessibility. Alongside this, the company unveiled\u00a0India\u2019s first UPI-powered bank branch and ATM<\/strong>, marking a bold step toward blending digital innovation with physical banking convenience.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0slice UPI credit card<\/strong>\u00a0eliminates traditional barriers with\u00a0no joining or annual fees<\/strong>, offering a seamless credit experience that integrates effortlessly with UPI transactions. Users can\u00a0scan QR codes or make UPI payments directly from their credit line<\/strong>, earning\u00a0up to 3% cashback<\/strong>\u00a0on all spends. Additionally, the\u00a0slice in 3<\/strong>\u00a0feature allows instant conversion of purchases into\u00a0three interest-free instalments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Democratizing Credit for Millions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With\u00a0UPI revolutionizing digital payments for over 400 million Indians<\/strong>, a significant portion\u2014over 200 million users<\/strong>\u2014remain underserved in formal credit. slice aims to bridge this gap by leveraging its\u00a0full-stack banking infrastructure<\/strong>, a rarity in the fintech space, as it operates independently after merging with\u00a0NESFB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Satish Kumar Kalra, MD & CEO of slice<\/strong>, emphasized the transformative potential of this launch:<\/p>\n

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“In my 40 years of banking, I have witnessed several milestones, but this is a revolution in how India perceives finance. We are rebuilding banking from the ground up\u2014merging technology, simplicity, and trust to serve every Indian. Credit on UPI will be the next giant leap for financial inclusion.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Reimagining the Credit Card for the UPI Era<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Traditional credit cards, largely unchanged for\u00a075 years<\/strong>, face a critical need for reinvention in India\u2019s digital-first economy.\u00a0Rajan Bajaj, Founder and Executive Director of slice<\/strong>, highlighted the shift:<\/p>\n

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“Credit on UPI is the natural next step for India\u2019s spending habits. It\u2019s not just about digitizing the credit card\u2014it\u2019s about rethinking credit itself. We must ensure fraud-proof, scalable solutions while extending credit to those who truly deserve it.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bajaj also outlined slice\u2019s vision for\u00a0UPI ATMs<\/strong>, which aim to\u00a0reduce cash-handling costs<\/strong>, making basic banking viable for\u00a0a billion Indians<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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slice office in Bangalore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Glimpse into the Future of Banking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The newly launched\u00a0slice UPI-powered bank branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru<\/strong>, redefines customer experience with:<\/p>\n

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    Complete UPI integration<\/strong>\u00a0across all transactions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Instant onboarding<\/strong>\u00a0with minimal paperwork<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Self-service kiosks<\/strong>\u00a0for account openings and product exploration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    UPI ATMs<\/strong>\u00a0enabling\u00a0cash deposits and withdrawals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This hybrid model\u2014combining\u00a0digital agility with physical accessibility<\/strong>\u2014positions slice as a pioneer in India\u2019s next-generation banking landscape. As Kalra noted,\u00a0“This is just the beginning of a journey that will redefine finance as we know it.”<\/em><\/p>\n

    With these innovations, slice is not just introducing new products but\u00a0reshaping the very fabric of banking<\/strong>\u2014making it faster, simpler, and more inclusive for every Indian.<\/p>\n

    Contact For Media Updates: +91-93531 21474<\/span> [WhatsApp]<\/h3>\n

    Key Quotes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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      Satish Kumar Kalra, MD & CEO, slice:<\/strong>
      \n“Credit on UPI will be the next giant leap for financial inclusion in India. We\u2019re not just digitizing banking\u2014we\u2019re reimagining it from scratch.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Rajan Bajaj, Founder & Executive Director, slice:<\/strong>
      \n*”The credit card is a 75-year-old product. In India, it must evolve with UPI at its core to truly serve millions.”*<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      On UPI ATMs:<\/strong>
      \n“Our goal is to make cash deposits and withdrawals so affordable that banking becomes viable for a billion Indians.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      slice Unveils India\u2019s First UPI-Powered Credit Card and Bank Branch Revolutionizing Credit Access with the slice UPI Super Card UPI \u0c95\u0ccd\u0cb0\u0cc6\u0ca1\u0cbf\u0c9f\u0ccd \u0c95\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd\u0ca1\u0ccd \u0cae\u0ca4\u0ccd\u0ca4\u0cc1 \u0ca1\u0cbf\u0c9c\u0cbf\u0c9f\u0cb2\u0ccd \u0cac\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0c82\u0c95\u0ccd \u0cb6\u0cbe\u0c96\u0cc6\u0caf\u0cca\u0c82\u0ca6\u0cbf\u0c97\u0cc6 \u0cb8\u0ccd\u0cb2\u0cc8\u0cb8\u0ccd \u0cac\u0cb0\u0cc6\u0caf\u0cc1\u0ca4\u0ccd\u0ca4\u0cbf\u0ca6\u0cc6 \u0cb9\u0cca\u0cb8 \u0c87\u0ca4\u0cbf\u0cb9\u0cbe\u0cb8! Bengaluru, June 30, 2025\u00a0\u2013 In a landmark move for India\u2019s financial sector, slice today launched its flagship\u00a0slice UPI credit card, a breakthrough product designed to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[198],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bengaluru"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4602"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4607,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4602\/revisions\/4607"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}