Categories: Business

Paytm Payments Bank becomes 1st to launch UPI LITE feature

UPI LITE

Paytm Payments Banks Limited (PPBL) has launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) LITE, enabled by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for multiple small-value UPI transactions. This feature will help with faster real-time transactions with a single click through Paytm as the bank aims to drive the adoption of digital payments across the country. As a part of its efforts to drive innovation, the Bank said it is the first payments bank to launch such UPI LITE feature.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

It also de-clutters the bank passbook of small value transactions, as these payments would now only show in the Paytm balance and history section, and not in the bank passbook. The small value transactions would now only show in the Paytm balance and history section, and not in the bank passbook. With UPI LITE, users can carry out a large number of small-value UPI payments in a superfast manner without worrying about cap on the number of bank transactions.

  • UPI LITE is a new payment solution that leverages the trusted NPCI Common Library (CL) application to process low value transactions that have been set at below ₹ 200. The solution runs off existing UPI ecosystem protocols for mobile phones to ensure commonality, compliance and system acceptance.
  • Designed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI LITE was launched by the Reserve Bank of India in September 2022. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
  • The interface facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. It is used on mobile devices to instantly transfer funds between two bank accounts.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Paytm Payments Bank Headquarters: Noida;
  • Paytm Payments Bank Founded: 2015;
  • Paytm Payments Bank Founder: Vijay Shekhar Sharma;
  • MD & CEO at Paytm Payments Bank: Surinder Chawla.

You may also read this:

 

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Today Top 10 Current Affairs 17th November 2024 Questions and Answers

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz which keeps you updated with the current events happening all…

11 hours ago

Top-10 Cities of Asia with the Worst Traffic in 2024

Traffic congestion is a serious problem in many Asian cities, affecting millions of people every…

1 day ago

Which District of Uttar Pradesh is Known as City of God?

Uttar Pradesh is a state rich in culture, history, and religious significance. Among its many…

1 day ago

Do You Know Which Country is Known as the Land of Golden Pagodas?

Many countries around the world have unique nicknames that reflect their culture, history, or geography.…

1 day ago

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 17 November 2024

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is observed on the third…

1 day ago

External Affairs Minister Inaugurates Symbiosis Dubai Campus

On the occasion of the inauguration of Symbiosis International University’s first international campus at Dubai…

1 day ago