For pensioners
June 7, 2021
This refers to the letter ‘When I get older’ (June 4) by Aamir Aqil. For the ease and convenience of pensioners, the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has introduced multiple options for the renewal of ATM cards. Pensioners can call at 111 225 229 or visit Bank Alfalah branches as well as the bank’s retailers for card activation. Also, the EOBI has also introduced a callback feature where pensioners can send an SMS to 8645 and receive a callback within 24-48 hours and can get their card activated from the comfort of their homes.
All pensioners, however, are required to undergo biometric verification every six months. This verification will help keep their accounts active. This verification can be done at any Bank Alfalah branch or Easypaisa outlet. All Easypaisa outlets and bank branches are equipped with the necessary equipment to facilitate pensioners. In case of any issue, a pensioner can reach out to an EOBI regional office or ca
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IN 2016, the management and disbursement of pension was transferred by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) from the National Bank of Pakistan to Bank Alfalah. The latter bank issued ATM cards to the pensioners which were valid for five years. The system has been running smoothly since then. As the respective dates of existing cards are expiring, Bank Alfalah has promptly mailed the new cards at the respective residential addresses of the pensioners, which require activation. Being a pensioner, I have received on my phone the following message from EOBI in Urdu three times over the last one month:
“Respected pensioner. According to our record, your new EOBI card has been delivered. If you have got the card, have it activated. If you have not received the card, contact your branch. Please have your card activated immediately. For further information, call 021-111-225-229”.