{
  "id": 865047,
  "title": "Ryt Bank Now Lets You Activate Your Account Via ATMs Or Bank Branches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/ryt-bank-now-lets-you-activate-your-account-via-atms-or-bank-branches",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-14T11:41:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/401619/ryt-bank-activate-atms-or-bank-branches/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ryt Bank, a digital bank in Malaysia, has introduced a new funding option allowing customers to activate their accounts through ATMs and bank branches. This marks the first time a digital bank in the country offers account activation via these channels. To activate an account using an ATM or bank branch, customers must first complete the electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) process through the Ryt Bank app. After that, users can log into their account dashboard and select \"Add money.\" From there, they can choose \"Use another method\" and pick \"ATM transfer\" or \"Visit a bank branch.\" For ATM activations, users simply insert their card into the machine and select \"Transfer,\" ensuring the account name matches their IC. They then select \"Interbank GIRO\" and choose \"Savings Account.\" Next, they are prompted to transfer at least RM1 and select \"Ryt Bank.\" The process concludes with entering their account number. In contrast, bank branches require the user's MyKad. After identifying themselves to a bank officer, they inform the staff of their intention to transfer via Interbank GIRO to Ryt Bank. The staff then guide the customer in filling out their details and have them deposit at least RM1 into the account, after which the activation is complete. It's important to note that while the minimum transfer amount for account activation is RM1, the actual transfer amount may differ based on the denominations available at the specific ATM or bank branch.",
  "summary": "Ryt Bank customers can now activate their accounts through ATMs and bank branches in Malaysia, following the introduction of a new funding option by the digital bank. The option allows the initial transfer required for account activation to be made without using online banking. The bank said in a Facebook post that it is the […] The post Ryt Bank Now Lets You Activate Your Account Via ATMs Or…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryt Bank introduces account activation via ATMs and branches in Malaysia.",
    "Customers activate accounts through eKYC process on app, then select \"Add money\".",
    "Users can choose \"Use another method\" to activate via ATM transfer or bank branch visit."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ryt Bank's expansion of account activation channels to ATMs and bank branches marks a significant shift towards making its digital banking services more accessible to a wider range of customers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}