The tech giant Flipkart snagged the innovative payment start-up, PhonePe, in 2016's spring. A UPI-driven gem, PhonePe, runs under the wing of YES Bank, granting users the power to seamlessly link and manage their banking affairs. Bank-to-bank exchanges become nearly instantaneous with the touch of a button, courtesy of a simple phone number or an exclusive identifier—your Virtual Payment Address (VPA).

But, there's more! PhonePe isn't just a transaction wonder. It's like carrying a digital wallet of your own with effortless wallet-to-wallet swaps, quicker refunds, and cashback opportunities from valued merchant partners. With a simple link, you can transfer your wallet's surplus directly into your checking accounts.

ICICI's U-Turn on PhonePe Transactions

Since last Friday, ICICI Bank has taken a stand, halting transactions via Flipkart's Payment App PhonePe, highlighting safety concerns. PhonePe CEO, Sameer Nigam, aired his disapproval on Twitter in response.

Yet, ICICI Bank made their stance clear:

“This entity (PhonePe) adheres to practices that bolster its exclusive use, which contradicts UPI's principles of interoperability and customer choice to pick any payment app under UPI. Until these issues are resolved, we have temporarily suspended processing UPI transactions from this源自该实体。”

With anticipation, the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), the governing body of the United Payment Interface, aims to scratch this itch in the near future.

Powerhouse of Perks with PhonePe

• Conduct person-to-person fund transfers and requests.
• Manage your mobile / data, DTH, and landline expenses, and utility bills all in one go.
• Unleash the potential to shop across a spectrum of e-commerce platforms including Flipkart, Myntra, Jabong, and many more.
• Please note: Wallets are filled up to Rs. 20,000 monthly with a capped transaction limit of Rs. 20,000.
• For UPI (bank account): Your per transaction limit is Rs. 1 Lakh.
• Welcome, cards: Credit and debit transactions observe the limitations imposed by your issuing bank.
• Safely Secure Your Earnings: Each transaction for transferring your wallet balance to your bank account can see up to Rs. 5000 leaving your digital pocketbook.
• PhonePe offers a variety of payment avenues, each with distinctive limits tailored to their unique offerings.