Which nationalised commercial bank has launched signature based debit card scheme?
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Bank of Baroda
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Punjab National Bank
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Central Bank of India
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Indian Bank
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Punjab National Bank (PNB) was the first nationalized bank in India to launch a signature-based debit card scheme. This innovation allowed customers to make purchases by signing a receipt rather than using a PIN, which was a common standard for early debit cards. It helped in increasing the acceptance of cards at merchant outlets.