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type: "industry"
title: "Kirana Banking APIs"
description: "Turn kirana stores into banking touchpoints. AePS cash withdrawal, DMT money transfer, BBPS bill payments. ₹15K–30K/month agent income."
slug: "kirana-retail"
category: "agent-retail"
canonical: "https://eps.eko.in/industries/kirana-retail"
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# Banking APIs for India's kirana stores

Turn any neighbourhood shop into a banking touchpoint with cash withdrawal, money transfer, and bill payments — all from a single app.

To get started, fill the form at https://eps.eko.in/signup (with your name, mobile number and email) or call us at +919513181707

## Trust Signals

- 200K+ retail touchpoints
- Pan-India coverage
- Reliable, high-volume workflows

## The Challenge

India's 12 million kirana stores are the most trusted touchpoints in Tier 2–5 India. Yet most can only sell goods. Eko enables any kirana owner to offer banking services — biometric cash withdrawal, money transfer, and bill payments — earning additional income while serving the community.

## Recommended Solution Packs

### Assisted Banking Agent Pack _(featured)_
Complete banking suite — AePS + DMT + BBPS.

**Includes:** AePS, DMT, BBPS, PPI DigiKhata, Bank Verification

[View solution pack](https://eps.eko.in/solutions/assisted-banking-agent-pack)

### Migrant Remittance Hub Pack
Optimized for shops near factories and industrial zones.

**Includes:** DMT, AePS, Name Match

[View solution pack](https://eps.eko.in/solutions/migrant-remittance-hub-pack)

## Recommended APIs

| API | Description | Relevance | Link | Markdown Link |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AePS Cashout | Turn your counter into a micro-ATM | High | [Details](https://eps.eko.in/products/aeps-api) | [Markdown](https://eps.eko.in/products/aeps-api.md) |
| DMT | Money transfer for walk-in customers | High | [Details](https://eps.eko.in/products/dmt-api) | [Markdown](https://eps.eko.in/products/dmt-api.md) |
| BBPS | Bill payments that bring customers daily | High | [Details](https://eps.eko.in/products/bbps-api) | [Markdown](https://eps.eko.in/products/bbps-api.md) |
| Bank Verification | Verify beneficiary accounts before money transfer | Medium | [Details](https://eps.eko.in/products/bank-verification-api) | [Markdown](https://eps.eko.in/products/bank-verification-api.md) |

## Use Case Scenarios

### Neighbourhood bank
**Situation:** A kirana store owner in a Tier 3 town wants extra income.

**Integration:** Assisted Banking Agent Pack turns the shop into a banking point. AePS, DMT, and BBPS all run from one app.

**Outcome:** ₹15,000–30,000/month additional income from banking commissions.

## Why Eko

### One app, all services
AePS, DMT, BBPS, and wallet — all from a single agent app on the shop owner's phone.

### Earn on every transaction
₹2–25 commission per transaction with daily settlement.

### No bank branch needed
Serve customers who have no access to banks or ATMs.

### Brand trust
Eko's RBI-compliant platform builds customer trust in your shop.

## Integration Steps

1. **Sign Up** — Sign up in minutes at Developer Console page with your mobile number (OTP verify).
2. **Verify Identity** — Complete your basic KYC with PAN and address details to verify your identity.
3. **Test APIs Live** — Load funds into your wallet and test the APIs live before integrating.
4. **Integrate** — Send your developers to eps.eko.in/ai for free AI plugins & tools to integrate faster.
5. **Go Live** — Get production credentials and start processing real transactions.

## Compliance

### RBI BC Directions
Kirana operators work as sub-agents under Eko's BCNM license.

## FAQs

### How much can a kirana store earn?
Active agents typically earn ₹15,000–30,000/month in commissions from AePS withdrawals, DMT transfers, and BBPS bill payments.

### What equipment is needed?
A smartphone and a STQC-certified biometric device (₹2,000–3,000). No other infrastructure needed.

### Is training provided?
Yes. Eko provides video tutorials, in-app guidance, and distributor-level field support for agent onboarding.

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