How to do paytm kyc online

How to do paytm kyc online

After the demonetization in India, the 'Cashless India' concept has started growing so much and Indians started using online payment methods for payments in different places and use of e-wallet services is increased. Paytm is the leader in this e-wallet service competition and providing their service to billions of their users.

But, this year RBI gave the order to all the banks and e-wallet providers to do the KYC of their customers and those banks and e-wallet providers are now telling their customers to do their kyc, else they cannot use all the facilities. Paytm is also doing the same and that's why the paytm users are facing problem in using their paytm account.

So, we gave you the solution to solve your problem and will tell you how to do the paytm kyc online. But, before giving you the process of kyc let us give you some answers to questions that may come to your mind.

Q.  What is kyc?

= >  KYC stands for "Know Your Customer". This is the process where know the details of their customers by taking some documents authorized by the government like AADHAR, VOTER CARD, PAN CARD, DRIVING LICENSE etc.

Q.  What is the reason behind doing kyc?

= >  The RBI gave an order to all the companies giving financial services to their customers to complete the kyc of all customers. The kyc is very essential for these type of companies because if any customer does any type of fraud and company don't get much information about the customer, then that could cause a huge loss to the company as well as to the country also.

Q. What are the process for doing paytm kyc?

= >  Paytm gives 3 options to their customers for doing their kyc

1. MINI KYC
2. SELF KYC
3. FULL KYC

Q.  What are the difference between these options?

= >  3 option have their different processes and different facilities

1. For MINI KYC, you need to upload any govt. authorized identity proof to the paytm app or give photocopies of those documents to the KYC centers. This process is for those who don't have the AADHAR CARD.
2. For SELF KYC, you need to give your AADHAR NO. to the paytm app and confirm the card by entering the OTP which you'll get on your phone no. which is linked to your Aadhar card.
3. For FULL KYC, you need to go to the KYC center or book an appointment with a paytm dealer who will do your KYC at your home.

Q.  What are the facilities for each type of kyc process?

Each of the processes has different facilities and limitations. These are the complete list of them.

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Q.  What if I don't do KYC?

= >  If you don't complete your kyc, then you will not be able to use the wallet service completely.

• You cannot add money to your wallet
• You cannot send your existing wallet money to anyone
• You cannot receive any money to your wallet from anyone
• You'll don't get any cashback offer in your account
• You cannot open Paytm Payment Bank account

Q.  What I can do with the Non-KYC account?

= >   You can use your existing wallet balance for every service of Paytm like recharge, movie ticket booking, bill payment, bus booking etc. You can also pay on the shops. But you cannot add any money to the wallet. If you still want to use paytm services without doing KYC, you can do them by paying with the debit card or credit card every time.

Q.  How can I find Paytm KYC center?

                  

 1st open your paytm app and login

Then select the nearby option

Then select Upgrade account

Contact with your nearest kyc center

Q.  Is there any charges for doing KYC?

= >  No, you'll don't need to pay any charges for doing your KYC. It's completely free. But there are some people who want some charges for doing KYC. Those charges are only taken by them only and not by the Paytm. So, don't do KYC from any person who want those charges.

If you still have any question, you can comment below and we'll answer you all questions.

content source:  Paytm blog