New Delhi, India, Dish TV, India largest Direct to Home (DTH) company, today announced that its subscribers can now pay their subscription recharge by dropping their cheques at any of the 3900 plus ATMs of Axis Bank mentioning their VC numbers as well as their mobile numbers on the reverse of the cheque and they can also avail of the Internet Banking facility of the Bank to make the subscription payments.
Axis Bank account holders, who have subscribed to Dish TV and hold an account with the Bank can use Internet banking and ATM for making payment. Such subscribers will register through a unique identification number allotted by Dish TV called VC (Viewing Card) number and could, make the payment of subscription amount. Additionally, any subscriber not holding an account with the bank can pay through the ATM cheque drop boxes installed at more than 3900 ATMs pan India.
Commenting on the occasion, Salil Kapoor, COO, Dishtv said, "This is for the first time that Axis Bank ATM network is being leveraged for collection for payment of DTH subscription recharge. Our tie-up with Axis Bank for paying DTH subscription recharge is in line with our promise of offering Sabse Zyaada (maximum) to our subscribers not just in terms of content but also in providing maximum number of payment options. As market leaders, we have always ensured that Dishtv customers get delightful customer experience with great quality products at exceptional value supported by an unparallel nationwide payment mechanism. We are here to transform the DTH experience". Salil Kapoor added.
Elaborating on this new venture, Axis Bank President-Business banking Mr. M.V Subramanian, said, "Through this tie-up the bank intends to provide end to end collection and payment solutions to utility service providers through conventional and alternative banking channels"
Dishtv offers its customers multiple recharge payment options that include: Online payment, IVR, ITZ card, Rechargeitnow.com, Credit Card (Master, Visa and Amex), Dropbox, Netbanking, Easy Bill, Money Order, Cheque/DD.
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About Dishtv India
Dishtv is India No. 1 direct-to-home company and part of the biggest media conglomerate - Zee group. Dishtv has on its platform over 250 channels & services including 21 audio channels with registered 6.3 million subscribers, which is growing. Dishtv has a vast distribution network of about 800 distributors & 48,000 dealers that spans around 6600 towns across the country. Dishtv has 24* 7 call centre with 1600 seats in 11 different languages to take care of subscriber requirements at any point of time. For more information on Dishtv, visit www.dishtv.in
About Axis Bank:
Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India. We offer a vast spectrum of services encompassing Large and Mid-Corporate Banking, SME Banking, Agri-Business Banking, Retail Banking and International Banking. The Bank network in India spans more than 900 offices and over 3900 ATMs. The Bank has embarked on creating a footprint in Asia and today has a presence in the major financial cities of Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and Shanghai. In addition, the Bank has also entered into strategic tie-ups and alliances with partner banks in UAE, Doha, Muscat (to be launched) to reach out to the NRIs in these geographies. The Bank has set up five wholly-owned subsidiaries, Axis Sales Limited, Axis Private Equity Limited, Axis Trustee Services Limited, Axis Asset Management Company Limited and Axis Mutual Fund Trustee Limited.
The Bank carries out its corporate social responsibility initiative through Axis Bank Foundation set up in 2006 as a registered as a public trust. Each year the Bank transfers 1% of its net profit for the previous year to the Foundation (the maximum which the RBI permits).
