CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- No need to fill in any more application forms to obtain a new bank card, just simply swipe your ID card, it only takes 3 minutes to create a new bank card.

At The Chongqing Financial Expo on November 17th, The Agricultural Bank of China Chongqing Branch demonstrated this self-help card handler. With a similar appearance to an ATM, it has also has a screen and card slot, but no cash outlet. Other than these, it is equipped with a fingerprint acquisition module, a camera and an outlet of the new card.

The procedure takes about 3 minutes, from inserting the ID card, inputting the individual information according to hint, to producing a new bank card. So it saves the tedious account-opening procedure over the counter. (Translated by Chen Siyan, Fathom Language Limited)