Paytm announces toll-free number for offline payments

In an effort to encourage consumers and merchants to offline payments, Paytm has announced a toll-free number 180018001234. This will empower millions of non-smartphone users to go cashless even without a smartphone.

After registering their mobile numbers with Paytm, users can enter the recipient’s mobile number, amount, and their Paytm PIN to successfully transfer the money from their Paytm wallet to another Paytm wallet.

Commenting on the announcement, Nitin Misra, Sr. Vice President – Paytm said, “We are committed to enabling more and more Indians to be able to transact digitally. The launch of our new toll free payment number is another significant step in that direction. This will allow even non-smartphone users across India go cashless.”

According to a press statement from the company, currently over a million offline merchants across India accept Paytm as their preferred payment mode. With its assertive focus on mobile payments, the company is inching closer to its aim of making cashless transactions a way of life across India.