Strengthening Partnerships: BIBA, Hotspot Retail, Arvind Limited, and more reinforce their confidence in Paytm’s innovative payment devices

byPreeti VermaLast Updated: February 11, 2024

At Paytm, we’ve always been at the forefront of digital payment innovation, leading the charge with our pioneered payment solutions like QR codes, Soundbox, and Card Machines. These innovations have redefined the payments landscape and offer unmatched payment experience, instant transactions, and unwavering reliability that merchants across India have come to depend on. Our commitment to revolutionizing the payment experience has paved the way for a more connected, efficient, and secure financial ecosystem.

Understanding the critical role of digital payments in today’s fast-paced world, merchants have placed their trust in our ability to simplify and secure their payment processes. Leading industry players across retail, entertainment, and beyond—such as Arvind Limited, Smaaash, BIBA, and more—stand testament to the strength of our partnerships, having experienced firsthand the benefits of our seamless payment solutions. 

We assure our users and merchant partners that the Paytm app and services continue to operate at full capacity. Over the past two years, our collaborations with large banks have not only expanded but also progressed positively, allowing us to operate with a range of banking partners to support our services. In instances where our associate Paytm Payments Bank acts as a back-end bank, we can seamlessly transition these services to other partner banks. This ensures that our merchant partners face no disruptions, no need to revisit existing setups, and no additional effort. They can continue to benefit from our pioneering solutions such as Paytm QR codes, Soundbox, and card machines, just as before. 

Sharing trust and satisfaction in our innovative products, Satya N Satyendra, Chief Operating Officer of Hotspot Retail Private Limited said: “We have been working with Paytm for two years and they have always been at par when it comes to their innovative products and services. I strongly recommend everyone to continue using Paytm services as before.”

Similarly, Rama Krishna from Advaith Hyundai lauded our company as a trusted partner for debit and credit card payments, emphasising the uninterrupted service despite recent regulatory developments.

Leading companies have expressed their satisfaction with their prolonged association with Paytm, “As an FEC (Family Entertainment Centre) brand, we’ve been leveraging Paytm’s innovative solutions like QR and Card Machines, relying on their seamless integration into our sales & marketing process. As a brand, we have got complete support from Paytm and we are absolutely satisfied with their services,” said Avanish Agarwal, Consulting Chief Marketing Officer of Smaaash.

Meanwhile, Kulin Lalbhai, Executive Director of Arvind Limited, who runs brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Arrow and US Polo, highlighted how Paytm QR has seamlessly powered payments across all their store formats.

Showing the trust in our products and services, Pankaj Maniyar from BIBA Fashion, asserts, “Our BIBA Store has always relied upon Paytm’s iconic Dynamic QR device and Card Machines, more so because payments always go through these devices instantly. With Paytm being the most popular and trusted payment option preferred by our guests, it gives us the ease of doing business.”

Our company has received strong support, exemplified by Arvind from Buffalo Wild Wings, who praised the transformative impact our solutions have brought to their business operations and customer engagement. This endorsement underscores our significant contribution to advancing India’s fintech revolution.

The strong support from enterprise leaders underscores our key role in reshaping India’s digital payment sector and solidifies us as a reliable partner for businesses nationwide. Inspired by this support, our dedicated teams continue to work tirelessly, providing unparalleled service and support to our partners and customers. Together, we’re forging ahead, committed to enhancing India’s financial ecosystem for everyone.

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