Wednesday, July 16, 2008

SBI plans to start film ticket vending through its ATMs

Country’s largest public sector bank the State Bank of India (SBI) senior official informed on an experimental basis is planning to start film ticket vending through its automatic teller machines (ATMs) in Uttar Pradesh.

Chief General Manager Shiv Kumar said SBI is having talks with technical service providers and multiplexes in some of the major urban centers in the state in this regard.

Kumar informed media, "We are looking at the feasibility of the plan but are confident we will be the first bank to offer this service".

He added, "Considering our large network of ATMs, our customers will have the option to buy film tickets from anywhere, without worrying about the long queues at cinema hall counters."

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