Paying on the Go? Here’s How the Paytm Scan & Pay Widget Can Help

byPaytm Editorial TeamLast Updated: October 1, 2026

You spot a Paytm QR code, reach for your phone, and then start the usual routine: unlock your phone, find the Paytm app, open it, and look for the scanner.

When you make Paytm UPI payments regularly, those extra steps can start to feel unnecessary. That’s where the Paytm Scan & Pay Widget can help. It gives you quick access to the Paytm scanner directly from your mobile home screen, so you can get started with your payment in just a tap.

What Is the Paytm Scan & Pay Widget?

The Paytm Scan & Pay Widget is a convenient way to access the Paytm scanner from your phone’s home screen.

Once you add the widget, you don’t need to open the Paytm app first whenever you want to scan a Paytm QR code. Simply tap the widget to access the scanner and start your Paytm UPI payment.

It can be especially handy when you’re out and about and need to make a payment quickly.

Why Use the Paytm Scan & Pay Widget?

Get to the Paytm QR code faster 

Sometimes, it’s the small things that make everyday mobile payments easier.

You might be grabbing coffee before work, paying at a restaurant, shopping at a store, or making a quick payment while you’re on the go. Instead of searching for the Paytm app, the scanner is right on your home screen.

Tap the widget, scan the Paytm QR code, enter the payment amount if required, and complete your payment using your Paytm UPI PIN.

Keep Paytm within easy reach

If you frequently make Paytm UPI payments, having quick access to the scanner can fit naturally into your routine.

The widget keeps the scanner visible on your home screen, so you can get to it without going through multiple steps first. It’s a simple addition that can make the payment process feel more convenient.

How to Add the Paytm Scan & Pay Widget

Setting up the widget is simple:

  1. Go to your phone’s home screen.
  2. Press and hold an empty space.
  3. Select Widgets.
  4. Search for Paytm.
  5. Find the Paytm Scan & Pay Widget.
  6. Add it to your home screen and place it where you can easily access it.

Once added, the Paytm scanner will be available directly from your home screen.

Make Everyday Paytm UPI Payments More Convenient

The Paytm Scan & Pay Widget is designed around something you already do: scan and pay.

Whether you’re heading out for lunch, shopping, or simply making an everyday payment, having quick access to the scanner can save you a few taps.

So, if Paytm UPI payments are already part of your everyday mobile payment routine, adding the Scan & Pay Widget can make getting started a little easier.

Your scanner is right there. Just tap, scan, and pay.

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