SaralnamaPaytm UPI payments will stop working on Google Play Store from 31 Aug 2025. Google alerted Android users in India about this change. Paytm has switched UPI handles from @paytm to bank-specific handles like @pthdfc and @ptasbi. This change follows orders from the National Payments Corporation of India. Users must update their UPI handles or choose another payment method before their subscription renewal date. Google initially sent a misleading alert, causing panic among users. The company later revised its message to clarify the situation. These changes aim to reduce UPI-related scams. Users should stop using old Paytm UPI handles and follow Google's steps to update their payment information. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 11:17 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Paytm UPI payments will stop working on Google Play Store from 31 Aug 2025
- Google alerted Android users in India about this change
- Paytm has switched UPI handles from @paytm to bank-specific handles like @pthdfc and @ptasbi