Paytm

Overview

Paytm is a prominent Indian digital payments and financial services company founded in August 2010 by Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Operating under its parent company, One97 Communications Limited, Paytm has grown into one of India’s largest digital payment platforms, boasting over 350 million registered users as of 2021.

Initially launched as a prepaid mobile and DTH recharge service, it has expanded its offerings to include a digital wallet, mobile recharge, bill payments, e-commerce, ticketing, and various financial services. This includes Paytm Payments Bank, UPI-based payments, insurance, and wealth management. The company also provides QR code payment solutions for merchants and an advertising platform for businesses. Its user-friendly services cater to a diverse customer base across urban and rural India, solidifying its role in the country’s digital financial ecosystem.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +91 12 0444 0440
• Website: paytm.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/paytm
• Twitter: twitter.com/paytm
• Facebook: facebook.com/Paytm

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Mobile payments
• Financial services
• Ecommerce
• Lending
• Insurance
• Sales & marketing
• Consumer internet
• Financial inclusion
• Payment gateway APIs
• Merchant payments
• QR code payments
• Online bill payments
• Merchant solutions
• Transaction security
• UPI payments
• Digital wallet
• Payment bank
• Wealth management
• Digital banking
• Point-of-sale solutions
• Mobile recharge
• Subscriptions
• Ticket booking
• Payment analytics
• Digital payments
• Payment automation
• Customer acquisition
• Digital marketing
• User experience
• Pension
• Mutual funds
• Payment security features

Technologies Used

• AI
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Akamai
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon SES
• Android
• Cedexis Radar
• CloudFlare CDN
• CloudFlare Hosting
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Freshdesk
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Gravity Forms
• Hotjar
• Hubspot
• Lever
• MailChimp SPF
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Netlify
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Paytm
• React Redux
• Route 53
• SOASTA
• Salesforce
• Segment.io
• Vimeo
• WP Engine
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Paytm Insurance Broking
• nearbuy.com
• Paytm Money
• Balance Technology Pvt. Ltd.
• Orbgen Technologies Private Limited
• Near.in
• Cube26 (Acquired by Paytm)
• Insider.in
• NightStay (Acquired by Paytm)
• Paytm Payments Bank
• Paytm CreditMate
• EduKart.com
• PayPay Corporation
• Shopsity- Local Shopping App