New Delhi: As the deadline given by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) has come to an end, many questions over the operations of its services have come out.
Amid this, Paytm reassures all customers and stakeholders that the @paytm UPI handle is fully operational, ensuring an uninterrupted and seamless payment experience.
Highlighting the recent development, the Paymt said that the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has granted approval to One97 Communications Limited (OCL) to participate in UPI as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) under multi-bank model.
Four banks namely Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, YES Bank shall act as PSP (Payment System Provider) banks to OCL.
YES Bank shall also be acting as merchant acquiring bank for existing and new UPI merchants for OCL. “@Paytm” handle shall be redirected to YES Bank. This will enable existing users and merchants to continue to do UPI transactions and AutoPay mandates in a seamless and uninterrupted manner.
A statement from Paytm’s social media affirms, “Yes, you can continue using your @Paytm UPI handle linked with a different bank account without interruption. We will soon introduce an option to change your handle. Thank you for your continuous support and for choosing our services.”
Paytm’s UPI payments and AutoPay are now being redirected to YES Bank which was earlier with Paytm Payments Bank.
This aligns perfectly with Paytm’s steadfast commitment to delivering a seamless payment experience for all its customers and merchant partners.
Meanwhile, One97 Communications Limited, the parent company of Paytm, has launched a feature of ‘Booking for Female’ for the bus booking process.
It aims to equip women travellers to find and choose buses by referring to the recommendations from other female travellers and make informed choices with trustworthy information.
The ‘Booking for Female’ service introduces distinctive features to elevate travel experiences for women. These innovations aim to empower women travellers with a secure, informed, and comfortable booking, the company said in a statement.
It further elaborated the features like ‘Bus Ratings’ that empower women to choose based on insights from like-minded travelers; ‘Most Booked by Female’ Tag that highlights buses frequently chosen by women; ‘Female Favorite’ that prioritises buses according to female user bookings.
The service also has features like ‘Most Selected by Females’ Tag.
Speaking on the development, a Paytm spokesperson said, “At the forefront of mobile payments and QR technology, we proudly introduce a feature uniquely designed for women travelers. This development highlights our approach to understanding user needs and leveraging technology to craft innovative solutions.”
“By prioritising convenience and comfort, we underline our dedication to enhancing travel experiences, showcasing our commitment to harnessing insights and technology to meet the specific demands of travelers, particularly women, on their journeys,” it added.
Notably, Paytm claims to be the first online travel aggregator (OTA) to introduce this service.
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