Is BHIM UPI and Paytm UPI same?
Ava Arnold
Updated on January 04, 2026
Paytm, the most popular digital wallet in India, has now integrated with the BHIM UPI platform. Users will be able to create their own Paytm BHIM UPI ID through the app and link their savings bank account to send and receive money.
Is Paytm and UPI same?
Paytm has its own payments gateway, meaning it can process debit cards, credit cards, wallets and net banking transactions on its own platform. When payments are made using UPI, the transaction is routed through NPCI where the transaction is recorded.What is the difference between BHIM and Paytm?
For those who are already aware of UPI (United Payments Interface), the easiest way to understand BHIM is by seeing it as our government's very own version of Paytm, which is developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)—the umbrella organisation for all retail payments system in the country.Is BHIM or UPI same?
Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) is a payment app that lets you make simple, easy and quick transactions using Unified Payments Interface (UPI). You can make direct bank payments to anyone on UPI using their UPI ID or scanning their QR with the BHIM app. You can also request money through the app from a UPI ID.What is BHIM UPI ID in Paytm?
UPI address (also called Virtual Payment Address) is a unique ID you create in order to send and receive money using UPI. UPI address and VPA are one and the same thing. In order to find out your UPI address/ VPA, open your UPI home page. your unique ID @paytm (highlighted using yellow) is your UPI address.UPI V/S BHIM UPI - How It Works? | UPI Payment Apps
Which UPI is safest in India?
PhonePe, Google pay, PayTm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay are the best ones among the safest UPI payment apps in India.Can I use BHIM app to pay Paytm?
Paytm BHIM UPI IDs are being accepted across all banks and BHIM UPI apps,” the company said in a release. Here is a step by step guide to making UPI payments on Paytm: Click on the BHIM UPI icon on the home screen of the Paytm app. The icon is placed next to the passbook and pay options on the home screen.Can we transfer money from Paytm to BHIM?
Money transfer on Paytm is powered by BHIM UPI, a revolutionary technology which enables payment to your bank account directly using mobile number only. Now, you can transfer money only using UPI address apart from usual “Account Number & IFSC” based money transfer.Is Paytm BHIM UPI safe?
Yes, UPI payment is absolutely safe. Paytm mobile payment app supports the UPI service is obligated to follow the guidelines as set by the Reserve Bank of India. Thus, there is minimum risk involved in the UPI payment.Can I change my UPI ID in Paytm?
You can create your own BHIM UPI ID on the Paytm app, which will be your [email protected] by default. You are free to edit your Paytm BHIM UPI ID. You just need to click on your auto-generated Paytm BHIM UPI ID to set your custom ID.How can I pay UPI ID in Paytm?
Ways to Transfer Money Using UPI on PaytmJust select a phonebook contact or enter a mobile number, specify the amount and enter your PIN. That's it. Your payment will be completed in a few seconds. Scanning a UPI QR code – You can also send money through UPI by scanning the receiver's QR code.