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Start using BHIM apps and get Bumper CASH BACK

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In order to increase the use of digital payement ,  government is trying to make its position on the top by providing cashback to the users and merchants. Previously, BHIM app extended its offer of cashback for the merchants to March 31, 2018. Now Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has decided that new users are also going to get a cashback on Rs 51 while using the application and the merchants who use the app will be eligible for a cashback of Rs 1000 in total. Similar cashbacks being provided by other applications (Google Tez) since users receive a total sum of Rs 51 regardless of what amount they transact through the UPI app.

Currently in BHIM There is no minimum limit for the transaction to be eligible for the cashback. This promotion offer is used to compete with other UPI apps likes of Google Tez, PAYTM UPI and other.

For every transaction for a minimum of Rs 100 to any VPA (Virtual Payment Address)/ UPI ID, bank account, or mobile number, the BHIM app is offering a cashback of Rs 25 however the cap on this has been set to Rs 500 per month.

Besides the cashback on the transaction of Rs 100 or higher, there is also another offer on a lower minimum amount which will make the users eligible for the cashback. The app is also offering cashback on minimum transaction value of Rs 10 which will be valid when a number of transactions are less than 50 but equal to or more than 25, the app will offer a cashback worth Rs 100 and another Rs 200 cashback can be redeemed by users when the number of transactions are equal to or more than 50 but less than 100. Lastly, there is also a cashback worth Rs 250 where a number of transactions are equal to or less than 100.

For  cashback offer for merchants, the BHIM app provides a cashback of 10% of the transaction value with an upper cap of Rs 50 per transaction for this the merchants will need to credit at least ten transactions with a minimum value of Rs 25.

Apart from this, the app is also offering a cashback of 10% of the transaction value with an upper cap of Rs 50. These cashback are going to valid for all banks who receive or credit payment through the BHIM app, although at least five transactions will need to be credited of the minimum value of Rs 25 to be eligible for the cashback. 

Bharat QR code. Single QR code for all Wallet.

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Bharat QR Code is a common QR code made ease of payments across different wallet service. This is a standard which will support Visa, MasterCard and Rupay cards for wider acceptance. Currently, if you want to make a cashless payment at most stores, you need a credit and debit card to swipe and enter the PIN code for authentication but Bharat QR code will enable the merchants to accept digital payments without the Point of Sale (PoS) swiping machine. It will allow customers of any bank to use their smartphone app to make payment using their debit card. This will help merchants need to invest in buying the PoS machine.

As of now Bharat QR is integrated into ICICI Bank’s Pockets app and HDFC Bank’s PayZApp, with more banks expected to update their apps with support for the same. In order to test this feature I tried making payment using ICICI Bank’s Pocket app. To test the feature, I have generated a QR code using BHIM app. Next, I used Pocket’s app to scan the QR code and the payment successfully went through via UPI

In short, you will need your bank app or BHIM app installed in your phone. At the merchant’s store, open the app, tap on Scan QR Code or Scan & Pay (option will differ from one bank to the other) and scan the Bharat QR Code. Once the code is scanned, you will have to enter the amount that you want to pay, add a remark and enter your four-digit passcode. Once authentication is complete, the money will be transferred to the merchant’s bank account.

From Merchants side he  will simply need to generate the Bharat QR Code, Take a print out and stick on their payment desk. The payment done by customer using this menthod will be  instantly credited into merchant bank account. Currently  Paytm,Freecharge and Mobikwik, merchants have limits on the amount of money that they can accept every month.  so this will not happen in BHARAT QR method.

With the help of  Bharat QR code, the transaction is completely secure, and card details remain in customer’s control, which is a big advantage.
Currently, when you give your credit / debit card to swipe, there is negligible possibilities of someone capturing crucial details such as card number, expiry date and CVV. While OTP option is enabled for two-step-verification before authenticating transaction, the risk of exposing your card details still remains.