Paytm aims to contribute ₹500 crore to PM CARES Fund | HT Tech

Paytm aims to contribute 500 crore to PM CARES Fund

Paytm also said it will pay up to 10 for every payment made on the platform using its wallet service, UPI and Paytm debit card.

By: HT CORRESPONDENT
| Updated on: Mar 29 2020, 11:30 IST
Paytm has called on all citizens to contribute to the PM’s fund for coronavirus.
Paytm has called on all citizens to contribute to the PM’s fund for coronavirus. (Paytm)

Paytm said it aims to contribute 500 crore to Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES). The payments platform has urged citizens to contribute to the PM's fund.

In addition to this, Paytm also said it will pay up to 10 for every payment made on the platform using its wallet service, UPI and Paytm debit card.

You may be interested in

MobilesTablets Laptops
7% OFF
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Black Titanium
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 256 GB Storage
23% OFF
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
  • Green
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 256 GB Storage
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Obsidian
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 128 GB Storage
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • Black
  • 6 GB RAM
  • 128 GB Storage

"We will also contribute up to 10 for every payment transaction using the Paytm app and instruments. This money would be directly sent to the PM-CARES fund. Paytm commits to doing everything in its power to support the efforts of our Government in coming out of this crisis," said Madhur Deora, President, Paytm.

Also read
Looking for a smartphone? To check mobile finder click here.

How to make the donation

Paytm users will find the PM CARES Fund option on the app's homescreen itself. Once users open the fund page, there will be three donation options of 50, 100 and 250. There's also an option for users to enter any amount they wish to contribute to the fund. Once the donation amount is entered, the contributor has to enter their name and PAN number if they wish to and make the payment.

Prior to this, Paytm said it had already started collecting contributions to purchase personal hygiene products for people who require them. Paytm also said it created a 5 crore fund for innovators to help them develop medical instruments or medicines to combat Covid-19.

Catch all the Latest Tech News, Mobile News, Laptop News, Gaming news, Wearables News , How To News, also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.

First Published Date: 29 Mar, 11:06 IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS