Bank upgrades ATM network to allow stored value card top-up

27.01.2009
Singapore-based DBS Bank has tied up with EZ-Link Pte Ltd, the provider of contactless stored value cards used by public transport commuters in Singapore.

The alliance involves allowing the latter's stored value contactless cards, commonly known as EZ-Link cards, to be topped up at the bank's network of 900 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and 560 subsidiary AXS payment kiosks.

The service, which will be rolled out in phases, is currently available at 31 ATMs and all 113 D-Pay enabled AXS stations. An ATM or AXS kiosk with the EZ-Link top-up facility can be identified by the presence of the EZ-Link logo.

The service is scheduled to be available at all DBS and POSB ATMs by June, while all AXS stations will be ready for this service when they are D-Pay enabled by year-end.

Previously, commuters could top-up their cards at self-service kiosks and manned counters located mainly in train and bus stations, and 7-eleven convenience stores.

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