Illiterate customers having “photo account” or “shaky signature” account with ABL are eligible to apply for the Basic Debit Card on the following types of accounts:
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Individual Account (Single)
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Joint Account with operating instructions “Singly/Anyone can operate/Either or Survivor”
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Sole Proprietors
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Basic Banking Account
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Asaan Account
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Regular Account (Current/Saving)
Please visit your nearest ABL branch to apply for your card and start enjoying the benefits.
In line with ABL’s commitment to secure banking, the chip-enabled co-badged Basic Debit Card helps mitigate risks such as card skimming on chip-enabled ATMs and retail merchants.
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Get Cash Anytime: Withdraw money directly from your account using over 13,000 ATMs across Pakistan, including 1,500+ ABL ATMs.
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Shop Anywhere in Pakistan: Use your Basic Debit Card at 50,000+ retailers.
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Dine Out Freely: Pay restaurant bills conveniently without worrying about cash in hand.
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Stay Secure: Get FREE SMS alerts on every transaction to help track and manage your spending.
| Transaction Type | Limits |
| ATM Cash Withdrawal | 50,000 per day |
| POS | 25,000 per day |
| ATM Fund Transfer | 50,000 per day |
| ATM Bill Payment/ Donation | 1,000,000 per month |
Note: For charges, please see Schedule of Charges
| Period | Limit (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Daily Limit | 60,000 |
| Monthly Limit | 300,000 |
Q: Where can I use my Allied Basic Debit Card?
It is accepted at 13,000+ ATMs and 50,000+ retail outlets across Pakistan.
Q: How can I activate my Allied Basic Debit Card?
You can activate it through:
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Biometric authentication at ABL ATMs
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Phone Banking at 042-111-225-225
Q: What transactions can I perform?
You can:
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Withdraw cash
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Pay utility bills or make donations
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Transfer funds
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Check balance
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Change PIN
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Shop via POS terminals (within Pakistan only)
Q: Can I use this card for online shopping or abroad?
No. The Allied Basic Debit Card is restricted to domestic use only. Online transactions are not available.
Q: How do I pay at a merchant POS terminal?
The cashier will insert (dip) your card into the POS terminal. You’ll enter your PIN, review the amount, and sign the charge slip. The amount will be debited directly from your Allied Bank account.
Q: Are literate customers with shaky signatures eligible?
No. Only illiterate customers with “photo” or “shaky signature” accounts are eligible.
Q: What if my card is lost, stolen, or used fraudulently?
Immediately:
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Call Allied Phone Banking at 042-111-225-225 (within Pakistan) or +9221-35301094 (outside Pakistan), or
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Login to myABL and block your card through the app.