Indian Railway Ticket : Paytm today announced that it has extended its partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to offer digital ticketing service to users through Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) installed at railway stations across the country. has expanded.
This is the first time that Indian Railways is providing digital payment option for booking tickets through UPI on ATVMs to promote cashless system among railway passengers. This service is already live on all ATVM machines at railway stations in India.
Passengers will be able to renew their unreserved train journey tickets, platform tickets and their seasonal tickets and recharge smart cards by scanning the QR code on the screen.
Paytm provides the convenience of paying passengers through various payment options – Paytm UPI, Paytm Wallet, Paytm Postpaid (Buy Now, Pay Later), Net Banking, Credit Card and Debit Card.
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Spokesperson said that having pioneered the QR code revolution in India, we want to take it further by bringing ease of ticketing at railway stations. With our partnership with IRCTC, we are bringing Paytm QR solution to Automatic Ticket Vending Machines of Indian Railways. Due to which the passengers will be completely cashless.
How to Book Tickets with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM)Â
- Â At ATVMs located at nearest Railway Station, select route for ticket booking or enter smart card number for recharge.
- Â Select Paytm as Payment Option.
- Scan the displayed QR code to complete the transaction easily.
- Â Based on the selection, a physical ticket will be generated or smart card will be recharged.