RBI Takes Action Against Paytm Payments Bank under Banking Regulation Act



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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended certain business restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL). Effective March 15, 2024, PPBL will not be allowed to accept further deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups into any customer accounts, wallets, or FASTags. However, customers can still withdraw or utilise their existing balances without any restrictions. The RBI has also directed the termination of nodal accounts and the completion of all pending transactions by March 15, 2024.

Action against Paytm Payments Bank Ltd under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 1. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of its powers under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, had put certain business restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL or the bank), videPres
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FAQ :

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed business restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

No further deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups will be allowed after March 15, 2024. This is an extension from the original February 29, 2024 deadline.

Yes, customers can withdraw or utilise their available balances from all accounts and wallets without any restrictions, provided the accounts are not frozen or lien-marked.

The bank should not provide services like fund transfers (AEPS, IMPS, etc.), BBPOU, and UPI after March 15, 2024. However, these can be used for withdrawing available balances.

The nodal accounts of One97 Communications Ltd and Paytm Payments Services Ltd are to be terminated at the earliest, with all pipeline transactions initiated on or before February 29, 2024, to be settled by March 15, 2024.

The bank is directed to facilitate a seamless withdrawal of customer deposits parked with partner banks under the 'sweep-in sweep-out' facility without causing inconvenience.




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