FAQs
We all know that PhonePe provides online mobile recharge services (Prepaid and Postpaid) to your mobile very easily. Hence, Phonepe earns a commission from the telecom operator when recharging is done and recently, it charges platform fees in the range of ₹1 to ₹2 per transaction mobile recharge done for above ₹50.
Is the PhonePe Business app safe? ›
No data shared with third parties. The developer says that this app doesn't share user data with other companies or organisations.
Who owns PhonePe in India? ›
The PhonePe Group was acquired by the Flipkart Group in 2016 and today is India's largest digital payments platform. The company builds products and offerings tailored to the Indian market, and with over 400 million registered users, more than one in four Indians are now using PhonePe.
What is the conclusion of PhonePe? ›
Conclusion. In conclusion, PhonePe has emerged as a one-stop solution for various payment and investment needs. Its wide range of services, user-friendly interface, and high level of security have made it a preferred choice among users.
Is PhonePe owned by Google? ›
PhonePe is now owned by the American multinational Walmart, and Google Pay is headquartered in California, United States. Back in August 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of One 97 Communications Limited, Sharma, and the promoter entities became the largest shareholder in Paytm.
What is the disadvantage of PhonePe? ›
Due to technical problems, it can take up to 3 days. It also happens when you pay to a merchant, the message is displayed, payment successful. Your account is also debited for that number, but the receiver account is creditless. In certain cases, credit processing can take up to 24 hours.
What is the monthly charge of PhonePe? ›
Monthly plan - In this plan, a one-time setup fee of ₹318 and a monthly subscription charge of ₹125 is applicable. The monthly subscription charge will be deducted from your settlement every 30 days.
Is there any risk in PhonePe? ›
PhonePe Security - Every Payment is Protected on PhonePe. That's why we have an advanced security infrastructure to keep your transactions safe. We do what it takes to earn the trust that you and 56+ crore Indians have placed in us.
Is Google Pay or PhonePe the same? ›
Google Pay (including Google Pay Send, formerly Google Wallet) is a payment processing solution from Google. PhonePe is a mobile payments app that allows you to transfer money instantly to anyone, by using just their mobile number. Phone app is free. Transaction fees will vary according to businesses.
How many people are using PhonePe in India? ›
About PhonePe Group:
PhonePe is India's leading digital payments company with 50 crore (500 Million) registered users and 3.7+ crore (37+ Million) merchants covering over 99% of the postal codes across India.
PhonePe's partner banks are:
- Yes Bank (@ybl)
- ICICI Bank (@ibl)
- Axis Bank (@axl)
Is PhonePe 100% safe? ›
Payments on PhonePe are safe, reliable and fast. One in three Indians are now using the PhonePe app to send money, recharge, pay bills and do so much more, in just a few simple clicks.
Can we get our money back from PhonePe? ›
sTo refund money from Phone Pe for a wrong recharge, you should immediately contact Phone Pe's customer support:07780+258+542and (available 24/7) report the issue. They have processes in place to help recover the funds.
Why do people prefer PhonePe? ›
PhonePe feels the fastest among all UPI. Patym is good but not as fast. Amazon UPI works well but to reach to the UPI module takes a lot clicks. GPay has the cleanest look but fails a few time, enough to spook most users.
How does UPI make profit? ›
How do UPI Mobile payments firms make money? Commission income: All of these businesses have agreements with brands for a brand placement fee and with providers of everyday necessities like cellphone recharge, bill payment, DTH activation, etc. for commissions on spending.
Is PhonePe free of cost? ›
PhonePe. The interchange fee is applicable in the range of 0.5-1.1% on different services. An interchange fee of 0.5% is applicable on fuel payments, 0.7% for the post office, telecom, utilities, agriculture and education, 0.9% for supermarket payments, and 1% for insurance, mutual fund, government and railways.
How much does PhonePe charge per transaction? ›
PhonePe does not charge any transaction fees from its users for making payments or transferring money. It is a digital payment platform that allows users to make transactions without any additional charges.