Illiterate customers with a “photo account” or “shaky signature” account at Allied Bank are eligible to apply for the Basic Debit Card under the following account types:
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Individual Account (Single)
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Joint Account with operating instructions: Singly, Anyone Can Operate, or Either or Survivor
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Sole Proprietor Account
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Basic Banking Account
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Asaan Account
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Regular Account (Current/Savings)
Please visit your nearest Allied Bank branch to apply and start enjoying the benefits.
In line with Allied Bank’s commitment to secure banking, the chip-enabled, co-badged Basic Debit Card helps protect against fraud, including card skimming, at chip-enabled ATMs and merchant POS terminals.
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Get Cash Anytime: Withdraw funds from over 13,000 ATMs across Pakistan, including 1,500+ Allied Bank ATMs.
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Shop Anywhere in Pakistan: Use your Basic Debit Card at 50,000+ retail outlets.
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Dine Out Freely: Pay your restaurant bills with ease—no need to carry cash.
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Stay Secure: Receive free SMS alerts on every transaction to help you monitor your account.
| Transaction Type | Limit |
|---|---|
| ATM Cash Withdrawal | PKR 50,000 per day |
| POS Transactions | PKR 25,000 per day |
| ATM Fund Transfer | PKR 50,000 per day |
| ATM Bill Payment / Donation | PKR 1,000,000 per month |
Note: For applicable charges, please refer to the Schedule of Charges.
| Period | Limit (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Daily Limit | PKR 60,000 |
| Monthly Limit | PKR 300,000 |
Q: Where can I use my Allied Basic Debit Card?
You can use it at over 13,000 ATMs and 50,000+ retail outlets across Pakistan.
Q: How can I activate my Allied Basic Debit Card?
You can activate your card through any of the following:
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Biometric authentication at any Allied Bank ATM
Q: What transactions can I perform?
With your Allied Basic Debit Card, 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 account balance
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Change your 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. It cannot be used for online shopping or international transactions.
Q: How do I pay at a merchant POS terminal?
The cashier will insert (dip) your card into the terminal. You’ll enter your PIN, verify the transaction 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 a “photo” or “shaky signature” account are eligible for this card.
Q: What if my card is lost, stolen, or used fraudulently?
Immediately take one of the following actions:
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Call Allied Phone Banking at 042-111-225-225 (within Pakistan) or +9221-35301094 (from outside Pakistan), or
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Log in to myABL Digital Banking and block your card instantly via the app.
