RBI directs NBFCs to adopt electronic payment system

29 Oct 2011 Evaluate

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked all Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to slowly phase out use of cheques and shift to electronic payment system.

“As part of the ‘Green Initiative’ of the Government, the Government of India has suggested that steps be taken by entities in financial sector, including NBFCs to help better utilisation of their resources and also better delivery of services”, the RBI in its notification said.

'NBFCs are therefore, requested to take proactive steps in this regard by increasing the use of electronic payment systems, elimination of post-dated cheques and gradual phase-out of cheques in their day to day business transactions. These will result in more cost-effective transactions and faster and accurate settlements, the RBI added.

In a similar move, the Ministry of finance also has developed a E-payment system for distribution of subsidies to consumers of fertilizers, LPG and Kerosene. This is expected to increase the use of E-services and it is also expected to phase-out use of cheques and banks demand drafts to payments.

© 2024 The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. MoneyWorks4Me ® is a registered trademark of The Alchemists Ark Pvt.Ltd.