{
  "id": 1435358,
  "title": "ABHI Microfinance Bank Starts Digitizing Its Branch Network in a Big Way with the Launch of DIY Banking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/abhi-microfinance-bank-starts-digitizing-its-branch-network-in-a-big",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/17/abhi-microfinance-bank-starts-digitizing-its-branch-network-in-a-big-way-with-the-launch-of-diy-banking/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ABHI Microfinance Bank is making a significant move in digitizing its branch network with the introduction of DIY (Do It Yourself) Banking. This innovative self-service solution aims to change the way customers access everyday banking services, providing them with greater control and convenience. The DIY Banking system is built around three core components: ATMs, Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs), and Self-Service Kiosks, which together form a connected ecosystem that brings digital banking capabilities into the branch environment.\n\nBy focusing on how customers live, transact, and manage their finances, ABHI DIY Banking moves away from traditional banking processes, allowing customers to handle supported banking activities independently through self-service touchpoints. This approach reduces the need for counter-based banking and simplifies, speeds up, and makes everyday transactions more convenient for customers.\n\nThe new DIY Banking ecosystem includes:\n- ATM: Convenient access to cash and supported banking services.\n- CDM: Fast and convenient cash deposits through a self-service channel.\n- Self-Service Kiosk: A digital banking touchpoint that enables customers to complete selected banking services independently.\n- Instant Card Printing: A unique offering that allows customers to receive their cards instantly, a first in the industry.\n\nThis launch signifies the beginning of a broader transformation of ABHI Microfinance Bank's branch network, integrating digital innovation, self-service infrastructure, and traditional banking touchpoints to create a more connected and customer-centric experience. Rather than merely adding new machines to branches, ABHI is reimagining customer interactions with the bank, providing them with increased choice, speed, flexibility, and control.\n\nAs Pakistan's first digital microfinance bank, ABHI continues to push the boundaries of what a modern banking experience can be, bringing digital capabilities closer to customers across its expanding branch network. DIY Banking is not just the introduction of a new banking channel; it is a completely new way to bank, giving power back to the customer. With ABHI DIY Banking, the bank is no longer behind the counter, but in the customer's hands. ABHI Microfinance Bank DIY Banking. Your Bank. Your Way.",
  "summary": "ABHI Microfinance Bank is taking a major step in the digital transformation of its branch network with the launch of … Read More The post ABHI Microfinance Bank Starts Digitizing Its Branch Network in a Big Way with the Launch of DIY Banking appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "ABHI Microfinance Bank launches DIY Banking to digitize branch network.",
    "DIY Banking includes ATMs, CDMs, and Self-Service Kiosks.",
    "Instant card printing is a unique feature of DIY Banking."
  ],
  "editors_take": "ABHI Microfinance Bank's DIY Banking launch transforms customer interactions by putting control and convenience in their hands, reimagining traditional banking processes with digital innovation and self-service infrastructure.",
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}