RBI Ban on Paytm Payments Bank: Implications for Paytm App's UPI Functionality

By Goutam sil February 02, 2024

Intro

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RBI's Action Against PPBL

[{"selector":"#anim-4271b851-3773-48e4-9a60-8d647e833fbf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.6046795457025045%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] RBI banned PPBL from accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer account, effective from February 29, 2024. - The ban covers prepaid instruments, wallets, FASTags, and others, following a comprehensive audit and compliance validation. RBI banned PPBL from accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer account, effective from February 29, 2024. - The ban covers prepaid instruments, wallets, FASTags, and others, following a comprehensive audit and compliance validation. Image Credit: Pixabay / Pexels / Gettyimages

Assurance from Paytm

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Paytm's Strategic Moves

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Merchant Migration Plans

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Customer Withdrawal and Utilization

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Operational Continuity of Paytm App

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