PNB launches UPI 123PAY for offline transaction

Aneeka Chatterjee Updated - June 14, 2023 at 03:22 PM.

PNB UPI 123PAY is an IVR (Interactive Voice Response) based UPI solution.

People walk past a Punjab National Bank branch | Photo Credit: Reuters

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has rolled out an IVR-powered digital payment solution — UPI 123PAY — in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India.

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The introduction of 123PAY UPI is aimed at providing UPI perks to areas without internet connection and people having no smartphones.

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What is 123PAY UPI?

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a 24-hours real-time payment solution for secure transactions. 123PAY UPI is a similar way of payment via a feature phone. Through UPI 123PAY, users can initiate transactions by calling an IVR (interactive voice response) number.

How to use 123PAY UPI?
  • Dial 08045163666 / 6366200200/ 08045163581
  • Select the mode of payment
  • Enter the UPI pin to proceed
Steps for IVR-based 123PAY UPI | Photo Credit: -

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At present, NPCI has added the regional languages English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, and Telugu to the solution.

Published on June 14, 2023 09:47

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