The establishment of “Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote Financial Inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? 1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks. 2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards. 3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Statement 1 is Correct. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains owned and controlled by residents can be promoters of Payment Banks. This allows entities with a wide reach to expand financial services to unbanked populations.
Statement 2 is Incorrect. Payment Banks cannot issue credit cards. They can only issue debit cards linked to a pre-existing bank account.
Statement 3 is Correct. Payment Banks are not allowed to undertake lending activities. Their focus is on facilitating basic banking services like deposits, payments, and money transfers.