We have announced the launch of ‘Paytm Solar Soundbox’ for merchants, a first-of-its-kind in India. This innovative device requires minimal sunlight for a quick charge that provides full-day power, enabling uninterrupted payments and reliable, consistent service for India’s small shop owners and merchants.
The Made in India Paytm Solar Soundbox is an environmentally friendly solution that uses a low-cost alternative energy source, ensuring that merchants in rural and remote areas as well as places experiencing electricity shortage can be a part of the digital ecosystem. With this, we continue to support merchants, promote financial inclusion, and drive sustainable practices across the country.
This affordable device is equipped with a solar panel on top, allowing it to auto-charge under sunlight. It features two batteries—one that charges with solar energy and another that charges with electricity. Even if completely discharged, the solar battery can provide a full day of power after just 2-3 hours of sun exposure, while the electricity-powered battery can last up to 10 days without recharging. This minimizes the need for frequent charging and supports green energy. It features the Paytm QR code that customers can scan to make UPI and Rupay Credit Card payments via UPI.
Designed specifically for India’s small merchants, including hawkers, cart vendors, artisans, craft sellers, flower sellers, and many other street vendors, the Paytm Solar Soundbox is a lightning fast 4G-connected device. A standout feature is its high-quality audio payment confirmation through a powerful 3-watt speaker, ensuring that merchants can hear payment notifications clearly even in noisy environments. The device supports audio notifications in 11 languages, catering to a diverse range of merchants and customers across India.
“We are committed to empowering India’s small merchants with technology that makes mobile payments seamless and accessible. The Paytm Solar Soundbox is a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and financial inclusion. With this Made in India device, we continue to pioneer transformative solutions that shape the future of payments in the country,” Said Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & CEO
“India’s millions of small merchants are at the centre of the growth of the economy. Our government’s initiatives are focussed on empowering small merchants with innovations and enabling ease of business for them. The launch of this affordable Paytm Solar Soundbox is a commendable step towards empowering small businesses, especially those in remote areas. This also reflects the vision of a self-reliant and environmentally conscious India,” Said Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance
We have recently expanded our innovative payment solutions with the launch of India’s first next-generation device, the Paytm NFC Card Soundbox. This device combines NFC technology with mobile QR payments, offering an affordable and versatile solution for card payments to millions of offline merchants. By incorporating cutting-edge technology, we continue to support merchants across the country, enhancing their payment capabilities and driving financial inclusion.
Paytm enables users to link their bank accounts and create UPI IDs to send money to bank accounts, self account, mobile numbers, or scan our pioneering QR codes for seamless peer-to-peer, online and offline payments. With innovative features like UPI Lite for small payments, RuPay Credit Card linking on UPI, and auto-pay service, we are committed to enhancing the payment experience. With ‘Paytm Karo,’ make instant QR payments or send money directly to bank accounts and mobile numbers via UPI – all in one app.
