Digital transformation is no longer a choice – it is the spine of modern banking: MD & CEO
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SRINAGAR: In line with its commitment to technological excellence and customer convenience, J&K Bank on Thursday rolled out a suite of new Digital Products and IT Services in a special function held at the Bank’s Corporate Headquarters. This marks a significant upgrade to the Bank’s IT capabilities designed to enhance transaction ease, strengthen security and deliver a more seamless user experience.
MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee launched the products virtually from the Bank’s Jammu Office, while Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, CGMs Sunit Kumar and Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat, General Managers and other senior officers of the Bank attended the event at the CHQ. All the Divisional & Zonal Heads also joined the meeting through VC.
Speaking on the occasion, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee said, “Digital transformation is no longer a choice-it is the spine of modern banking. With these new products and services, we are not just keeping pace with change; we are moving decisively from traditional branch-led banking to a truly omni-channel, tech-enabled model where customers can bank anytime, anywhere with complete confidence. This mega launch represents another step forward in our mission to evolve into a fully future-ready institution.”
Appreciating the efforts of the Bank’s technology team, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee termed the products as “timely, essential and useful feathers in the Bank’s digital cap”.
He said that the Bank’s Voice-pod App can be a game-changer as it doesn’t require sound box for voice-activated UPI payment notifications and simply works on a mobile phone thereby enhancing the ease of use.
Similarly, he added, Rupay Platinum Credit Card that supports QR, tap-and pay and app based payments via all UPI apps like BHIM, GooglePay, PayTm etc. is a very good and ease-of-use product.
MD & CEO urged the operational heads to redouble efforts at mobilising staff ‘for promoting these products along with Re-KYC through mPay Delight+ and Automated Digital Fraud Management among the people and educating them about their extremely useful features.’
“The success of this really good initiative depends upon how early and how effectively we ensure that people, especially our customers avail these products and services”, he said.
In his remarks on the occasion, Executive Director Sudhir Gupta also congratulated the teams involved and commended their efforts towards strengthening the Bank’s digital network. He further said, “Amid the fast-changing technology landscape, the Bank is building a long-term digital transformation framework that consistently adapts to evolving customer expectations and increasing regulatory requirements.”
Elaborating upon the features of the new digital products and services, General Manager (Strategy & IT) Mohammad Muzaffar Wani said the launched offerings will go a long way in making Bank’s digital services more convenient and secure for the customers. He said, “By embedding advanced technologies into our products and processes, we are creating a superior banking experience that matches the best in the industry while remaining alive to the varied needs of our growing clientele.”
Earlier, a detailed presentation was made to capture all the important features of these products. The newly launched offerings include RuPay Platinum Credit Card, Automated Digital Fraud Management, Re-KYC via mPay Delight+, a Personalized Cheque Book issuance via Mpay Delight+, J&K Bank Voice Pod App and IMPS Simplified.
Pertinently, the Bank had unveiled its RuPay Platinum Credit Card at the National Payment Commission of India (NPCI) Pavilion during the Global Fintech Fest 2025 held at Jio World Centre, Mumbai.
Product Brief
RuPay Credit Card: With strong domestic acceptance at POS machines, ATMs, e-commerce and small/local merchants, the card also supports UPI Credit Card integration, enabling seamless QR, tap-and-pay, and app-based payments through leading UPI applications. The Premium RuPay Credit Card has been equipped with enhanced EMV-chip security and OTP/UPI PIN authentication, providing safer transactions across channels.
Automated Digital Fraud Management: While bringing together real-time transaction and beneficiary traceability, instant account-freezing and lien-marking capabilities, the Bank’s Automated Digital Fraud Management framework has been integrated with the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) to enable rapid reporting, monitoring and mitigation of suspicious transactions, significantly strengthening the Bank’s digital security architecture.
Re-KYC via mPay Delight+: The service enables customers to complete periodic KYC updates digitally, with CKYC ID and address details auto-fetched from the Bank’s CBS system for instant confirmation wherever no change in address is involved. In cases where CKYC details are unavailable, the app seamlessly retrieves them through CKYC/CERSAI APIs, allowing customers to update their information without branch visits.
J&K Bank Voice Pod App: Doing away with the hardware sound box, the Bank’s new Voice Pod provides a voice-assisted interface that offers dashboard access, transaction history, multi-language support, and voice-activated UPI payment notifications – delivering enhanced ease of use, especially for customers less familiar with app navigation.
IMPS simplified: The Bank’s revamped IMPS now enables instant 24×7 interoperable transfers across all banks, offering a seamless and simplified P2P experience. It also allows fund transfers using just the recipient’s mobile number and bank name, making digital payments faster and more convenient than ever.
Personalised Cheque Book Issuance via mPay Delight+: It is a digital facility that enables customers to request for a personalized cheque books through the Bank’s mPay Delight+ app, with tracking and doorstep delivery options.