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Uber launches Debit Card Payments in India

03 Aug 2015, 12:43 pm

Uber launches Debit Card Payments in India
Kolkata, Aug 3 (NITN): Uber on Monday launched Debit Cards as an additional payment option for all users across the 18 cities that Uber is present in, in India.

Recently, Credit Card payments was reintroduced in India for all Android users, in partnership with MobiKwik. Now, users across iOS and Android platforms have the option to pay via Debit/Credit Cards.

Adhering to RBI regulations, there will be a 2-factor authentication flow built into the app and users will have to enter either their Online Banking Pin or their One-Time Password (OTP), to request for a ride using their Debit/Credit Card.

Commenting on the roll-out of Debit Cars payments, an Uber Spokersperson said, “At Uber, we’re about making transportation as convenient and hassle-free as possible. We're thrilled to be able to gives millions of Indians more choice when it comes to paying for their Uber rides. As we continue to focus on our mission to redfefine urban mobility in India, riders will have the ability to chose from Debit/ Credit Card payments, Paytm (digital wallet), and Cash (in 6 cities)."


Cash payments are now available to all users in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi and Pune.

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