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Paytm

Transforming Digital Payments in India

Founded in 2010, Paytm (short for “Pay Through Mobile”) began as a prepaid mobile and DTH recharge platform. It quickly expanded its portfolio to offer a comprehensive digital wallet and later a payments bank, becoming India’s leading digital payments platform. Paytm allows users to make various transactions, from mobile recharges and bill payments to shopping and booking travel, all through its user-friendly mobile application and website.

% of coverage
  • Country

    India

  • Population

    Approximately 1.38 billion (as of 2021)

  • Number of Internet users

    Over 700 million

  • Popular payment methodsn India

    UPI (Unified Payments Interface), Mobile Wallets (like Paytm), Debit/Credit Cards, Bank Transfers

% of coverage
  • Paytm

    30%

  • UPI

    35%

  • Debit/Credit Cards

    20%

  • Bank Transfers

    10%

  • Other

    5%

Payment Method Overview
  • Type:Digital Wallet & Payment Gateway
  • Currency:Indian Rupee (INR)
  • % of coverage: 50% of India's internet-using population
  • Transfers to date:>5 billion (estimated)
  • Total registered users:>300 million (estimated)
  • Refunds:Yes
  • Chargebacks:Yes, subject to conditions and vendor policies

About payment system

Paytm revolutionized the Indian payment landscape by making digital transactions accessible, even for non-tech-savvy individuals. Its QR-code-based payments became ubiquitous in the country, visible everywhere from large retail chains to local roadside vendors.

For consumers, Paytm offers a seamless transaction experience. With its digital wallet, users can store money and use it for a plethora of services – be it paying bills, booking tickets, or even investing in mutual funds and gold. Its integration with UPI further enhances the transactional ease, enabling direct bank-to-bank transfers.

Merchants, both large and small, benefit immensely from the Paytm ecosystem. With minimal setup, they can accept digital payments, reducing dependency on cash. Additionally, the Paytm for Business app offers a range of services like instant settlement and digital ledgers, simplifying money management.

Paytm’s commitment to financial inclusion can also be seen with its Payments Bank initiative, which aims to provide banking services to the unbanked and underbanked population of India.

The success of Paytm lies in its adaptability and continuous innovation. By addressing the diverse financial needs of a vast and varied population, Paytm has solidified its position as a front-runner in India’s digital payment space.

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The customer selects Visa as their payment option and enters their credit card details to complete the payment.

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