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Paytm UPI Changes: What Android Users Need to Know

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Paytm UPI Changes: What Android Users Need to KnowSaralnama

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. 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