White Label ATM Operators: CIMS Reporting for WLA Statistics
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2025-26/171 · issued 01 Jan 2026 · ~1 min read
Quick answerWhite Label ATM Operators must submit WLA Statistics return in CIMS from December 2025 onwards, following RBI's new reporting guidelines.
The rule, in the simplest words
White Label ATM Operators must submit reports in a new system called CIMS [Centralised Information Management System, a database that stores information]
They need to send these reports by the 7th of the next month [to avoid being late and facing penalties]
Not following these rules can lead to penalties [fines or other actions taken by the RBI]
Each operator has an Admin User [a person who manages the account] who helps with reporting
How it plays out — a real example
A branch operations officer is not relevant here, but consider Rohan, a compliance officer at a White Label ATM Operator in Mumbai, who must now learn the new CIMS system to submit the monthly reports on time, ensuring his company avoids any non-compliance issues and potential penalties from the RBI. Rohan will work closely with the Admin User to create login credentials and submit the WLA Statistics return by the 7th of each month. He will also guide other team members to comply with the new reporting guidelines.
What changed
RBI has launched the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) for datawarehouse.
WLA Statistics return will be reported in CIMS from December 2025 onwards.
Admin Users have been created in CIMS for each reporting entity.
What it means for you
This change affects White Label ATM Operators, who must adapt to the new reporting guidelines and submit returns in CIMS.
Non-compliance with the instruction may lead to penal action.
What you must do
Create login credentials for users submitting the WLA Statistics return.
Submit the WLA Statistics return in CIMS by the 7th of the succeeding month.
Comply with the new reporting guidelines and avoid non-compliance.
Who it affects
White Label ATM Operators, Admin Users of reporting entities
❓ Common questions
What is the deadline for submitting the WLA Statistics return?
The return should be submitted by the 7th of the succeeding month.
Who will be responsible for creating login credentials for users?
Admin Users of the respective entity will create login credentials.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2025-26/171
CO.DPSS.ODD.No.S1073/06-08-024/2025-2026
January 01, 2026
To
All White Label ATM Operators
Madam / Dear Sir,
Returns – Department of Payment and Settlement Systems – Submission in CIMS
Following the launch of the next generation datawarehouse of the Reserve Bank of India i.e. Centralised Information Management System (CIMS), it has now been decided to commence the reporting of the following return in CIMS:
Sr. No.
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2025-26/171 · issued 01 Jan 2026. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (White Label ATM Operators, Admin Users of reporting entities), your first concrete step on “White Label ATM Operators: CIMS Reporting for WLA Statistics” is: “Create login credentials for users submitting the WLA Statistics return.” (RBI issued this 01 Jan 2026).
Circular: RBI/2025-26/171 -- White Label ATM Operators: CIMS Reporting for WLA Statistics
Issued: 01 Jan 2026
Action required: Create login credentials for users submitting the WLA Statistics return.
Action required: Submit the WLA Statistics return in CIMS by the 7th of the succeeding month.
Action required: Comply with the new reporting guidelines and avoid non-compliance.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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