Airtel Payments Bank Deploys 24×7 Banking Kiosk at Gangasagar Mela 2026 to Support Pilgrims’ On-Ground Banking Needs

West Bengal, 12 January 2026: Airtel Payments Bank, one of India’s fastest-growing digital banks, has set up a 24×7 banking kiosk at Gangasagar Mela 2026 to provide seamless access to essential banking services for millions of pilgrims attending one of the country’s largest spiritual gatherings at Sagar Island, South 24 Parganas.
Gangasagar Mela attracts millions of devotees from across India and neighboring countries for the sacred dip at the confluence of the River Ganges and the Bay of Bengal, and to seek blessings at the revered Kapil Muni Temple.
Airtel Payments Bank’s kiosk will allow the pilgrims to withdraw money from Aadhaar-linked bank accounts using biometric authentication, ensuring secure and hassle-free transactions during the pilgrimage. Strategically located near the Kapil Muni Ashram, the main mela venue, and approximately 500 meters from the seashore, where pilgrims gather for the holy dip, the kiosk ensures easy and timely access to banking services during the event.
Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, Executive Director – Business Operations, Airtel Payments Bank, said, “Gangasagar Mela is one of India’s most significant spiritual gatherings, and we are proud to support millions of pilgrims with seamless banking access. Our 24×7 kiosk ensures devotees can focus on their spiritual journey without worrying about financial transactions. This initiative reflects our commitment to convenient and secure banking across the country.”
This initiative underscores Airtel Payments Bank’s commitment to driving financial inclusion by providing dependable banking access, especially to large public congregations and underserved locations across the country.
About Airtel Payments Bank
Airtel Payments Bank offers a diverse range of safe, simple, and rewarding digital banking solutions through its robust digital platforms and extensive network of over 5 lakh active banking points spread across the country. As one of the fastest growing digital banks in the country, it has built a strong and inclusive digital payments system that empowers millions of customers. Airtel Payments Bank is focused on contributing to the Government’s vision of Digital India and Financial Inclusion by taking digital banking services to the doorstep of every Indian.
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