Delhi Metro users can now recharge their metro cards via Paytm. The company mentioned on its blog that this can be done either via the Paytm app or the Delhi Metro website. Note that Paytm already allows uses of the Mumbai Metro to recharge their cards. In 2014, ICICI Bank partnered with Delhi Metro to launch co-branded credit and debit cards called ICICI Bank Unifare Card, which can double up as Delhi Metro Smart Cards. It is interesting to note that Paytm tied up with ICICI Bank to launch virtual prepaid cards which could be used by wallet users at both offline and online stores for purchases. Perhaps a virtual card on smartphones for proximity payments can be done for payments on the Delhi Metro which eliminates the need of a card. Paytm has been expanding where its payments can be accepted. In recent times, it signed up with Aditya Birla Retail, which runs the supermarket chain “More”, to enable its customers to make payments across its stores. Paytm also inked a deal with Indian Oil (IOCL) to let users pay for vehicle fuel at petrol pumps through Paytm wallets in Delhi. December, it tied up with IRCTC to let IRCTC passengers use Paytm to pay for e-catering services, in addition to the currently existing online payment and cash on delivery modes. In May 2015, it partnered with Cafe Coffee Day and Domino’s Pizza for offline payment. Payments for public transportation MediaNama had pointed out that there is a dearth of digital payment options for public transportation. It’s very surprising…
