Paytm's five newest product innovations are making it the most trusted and best UPI app
Paytm enables downloading UPI transaction statements in PDF and Excel formats, making it easier to track expenses, manage budgets, accounting and maintain financial records. This convenient feature supports personal and business needs by providing clear, downloadable reports for accounting and tax purposes.Personalise UPI ID to Keep Mobile Numbers PrivatePaytm allows creating personalised UPI IDs, enabling secure payments with handles like name@ptyes or name@ptaxis, eliminating the need to share mobile numbers. This enhances privacy while providing a unique and convenient way to transact safely.Check Balance Across UPI-Linked Bank AccountsPaytm provides the ability to check the balance of a UPI-linked bank account, as well as view the total balance across all bank accounts linked via UPI handles created on the platform. This offers a consolidated and convenient way to monitor funds without switching between multiple banking apps.'Receive Money' QR Widget on the Smartphone Home ScreenPaytm introduces the 'Receive Money' QR Widget, allowing cab drivers, delivery agents, and freelancers to place their Paytm QR code directly on the smartphone home screen. It enables quick and easy payment collection without opening the app, making transactions faster and more convenient.Additionally, the platform has introduced Auto Top-Up on Paytm UPI Lite, which automatically replenishes the balance from the linked bank account when it runs low. This ensures uninterrupted payments for small, everyday transactions, offering a convenient and seamless cashless experience while keeping bank statements clean and clutter-free.From the streamlined, clutter-free interface of Paytm UPI Lite, and the flexibility of using RuPay Credit Cards on UPI, to the convenience of Self-Transfer for seamless money movement between multiple bank accounts, Paytm offers a secure, fast, and feature-rich UPI payments experience. Paytm is the only UPI app offering these features.These cutting-edge innovations reinforce Paytm's position as India's best and most trusted UPI app, committed to making digital payments smarter, safer, and more accessible for everyone. Paytm continues to lead India's transition to a secure and inclusive digital economy.- EndsMust Watch
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