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Paytm: Secure UPI Payments Live

Paytm - One97 Communications Ltd.4 apps · 874.1M installsFinanceFree · contains adsnet.one97.paytm

UPI Money Transfer, Bill Payments, Recharge, Personal Loan, Flight, Bus, Train

Total installs
755,183,234
exact · Play shows 500,000,000+
Installs / day
—
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
4.8★
24.4M ratings · 35.6K reviews
Released
30 Apr 2012
14.5y ago
Last update
3 Oct 2026
v10.85.5 · 8d ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
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Installs per day · last 30 days

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Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 10 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇮🇳 India (~100%), out of 2 countries where it is charted.

  1. India100%#24 Top free · Apps
  2. Liechtenstein0.1%#64 Top free · Apps

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 10 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Top free · Apps IN#24—
Top free · Apps LI#64—
Trending · Apps IN#103—

Permissions

27 in 11 groups
13 Sensitive6 Notable8 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
  • Record sound using your phone's microphone
  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
  • Read all text and picture messages stored on your phone or SIM card
ContactsSensitive1

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS
LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
SMSSensitive3

Access to read, send, and edit your text messages

  • Read all text and picture messages stored on your phone or SIM cardread your text messages (SMS or MMS) · READ_SMS
  • Receive and read incoming text messages, including one-time login codesreceive text messages (SMS) · RECEIVE_SMS
  • Send text messages from your phone, which may cost you moneysend SMS messages · SEND_SMS
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

  • Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO
PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherSensitive12

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online servicesuse accounts on the device · USE_CREDENTIALS
  • Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  • Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Turn your phone's flashlight on and offcontrol flashlight · FLASHLIGHT
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Paytm (पेटीएम) - Built for India. Trusted by 50 Crore+ Indians. We pioneered mobile payments, QR codes, Soundbox, and in-store devices in India - and we continue to lead with innovation. In the BHIM UPI ecosystem, Paytm is the only UPI app that builds features based on real user needs. From personalised UPI IDs and privacy-first controls to widgets, bank balance visibility, and Excel UPI statements, we innovate to make digital payments smarter, safer, and more private - only on Paytm. Paytm UPI now works internationally in UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal - making it easy for Indian travellers to send money or pay abroad instantly. 🔐 Why Paytm? ● India’s safest, most secure UPI money transfer app ● Powered by top Indian banks ● Built-in privacy: hide/unhide payments, personalised UPI ID, QR scan without sharing number, no OTP card swipes ✨ Innovations Only on Paytm UPI 1. Hide & Unhide Payments - Only you control your transaction visibility. 2. Personalised UPI ID - Choose name@ptyes or name@ptaxis instead of revealing your number. 3. Download UPI Statements in Excel + PDF - Great for tracking, accounting, or tax filing. 4. Spend Analytics - Categorised spend insights, month-on-month tracking. 5. Total UPI Bank Balance - View balances across all linked accounts instantly (only for Paytm users). 6. Receive Money Widget - Coin sound & notification every time you receive a payment. 7. Scan & Pay Widget - Scan QR right from your home screen. 8. Smart Bank Transfer Autofill - Copy-paste account info from WhatsApp, Paytm fills it correctly. 9. Auto Top-Up for UPI Lite - Never run out of Lite balance with automated top-ups. 10. Self Transfers - Move money between your own bank accounts instantly. 💳 Payment Methods – UPI Your Way ● Paytm UPI - Send and receive money using just a mobile number. Scan any QR code, pay at shops, and more. ● Paytm UPI Lite - PIN-less payments up to ₹4,000/day. Works even when banks are down. Auto top-up and clutter-free bank statements. ● RuPay Credit Card on UPI - Link your RuPay card and pay via UPI. No OTP, no CVV. Earn rewards at shops and online. ● UPI AutoPay - Enable recurring payments for subscriptions, SIPs, rent, and more. 🧾 Recharges, Utility Bill Payments & More ● Recharge mobile (prepaid/postpaid) with Jio, Airtel, VI, MTNL, BSNL ● DTH (TataPlay, Sun Direct, Airtel Digital TV, etc.) ● Electricity, water, gas, broadband, insurance, FASTag, challans, EMIs & more 💳 Pay at Online Stores ● 100+ apps supported - food delivery, grocery, shopping & OTT 📍 Set UPI PIN ● Secure every transaction. 4 or 6-digit UPI PIN setup required. 🏠 Rent Payments Made Easy ● Pay your rent directly via UPI or using your RuPay credit card on Paytm. Earn rewards, get reminders, and download monthly payment receipts - all in one tap. 📲 Paytm Card Machines (Soundbox + Swipe) Merchants across India now accept Paytm card machines. You can: ● Scan QR and pay ● Swipe credit/debit cards securely All with real-time payment confirmation via iconic Paytm sound. 💰 Personal Loans on Paytm ● Loan: ₹50,000 to ₹25,00,000 ● Loan Tenure: 6–60 months ● Loan Interest Rate: 10.99%–35% p.a. ● Loan Processing Fee: 0–6% Example: ₹1,00,000 @23% for 18 months, 4.25% fee. EMI = ₹6,621. Total Payable = ₹1,19,186 Lending Partners: Hero Fincorp, Aditya Birla Finance, InCred, EarlySalary (Fibe), Poonawalla Fincorp Check Credit Score for Free to Get Instant Cash Loan 🌍 Travel Made Easy ● Trains: IRCTC-authorised e-ticket partner - booking, PNR, cancellations, live train status ● Buses: Instant ticketing with major operators ● Flights: Compare fares, book and manage trips easily 📞 Contact Us One97 Communications Ltd. One Skymark, Tower-D, Plot No. H-10B, Sector-98, Noida, UP 201304 Paytm Money Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of One97 Communications Ltd., registered with SEBI & PFRDA.

What's new

Paytm Loves Indians Everywhere — UPI for International Numbers Now Live Bringing India’s most loved payment system to the global Indians. Users with international mobile numbers can create a Paytm account, and use UPI seamlessly — no Indian SIM required. Supported Countries: Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK, USA  Built on Trust, Powered by Security

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