Fibank: The first Bulgarian bank to offer ATM services for the blind

Fibank: The first Bulgarian bank to offer ATM services for the blind

  • Fibank aspires to be one of the finest banks in Bulgaria and the Balkan region, recognised as a rapidly growing
  • Successfully implemented voice menus in some of its ATMs to help blind people withdraw money from them
  • The service is available on 60 devices of the bank located in key locations in major cities
  • The innovation is in line with the best global banking practices to facilitate the use of everyday banking by the visually impaired
  • ATMs provide audio instructions so that people who cannot read the menus can operate the machine without assistance
  • Each transaction step is explained, allowing the visually impaired to fully utilize the ATMs
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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