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RBI allows Paytm to migrate UPI payment business to other banks

Economic Times · 9m

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the transfer of Paytm's UPI-based payments business from Paytm Payments Bank to four to five other banks. Paytm has been asked to stop onboarding new users until the migration is complete. The RBI has also asked Paytm to create settlement accounts with one or two banks to ensure merchant payments continue uninterrupted. Paytm is in the process of migrating accounts to Axis Bank. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has been asked to consider Paytm's request to become a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) for UPI operations. Several major banks, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, and ICICI Bank, are expected to become payment service provider banks for Paytm. The clarification from the RBI will allow banks to enter the Paytm business. Additionally, banks may require fresh Know Your Customer (KYC) details from merchants to prevent fraudulent activities. The RBI directive puts Paytm on the same footing as competitors such as Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and PhonePe, who offer UPI-based payment services.