Paytm has launched India’s first ‘Paytm NFC Card Soundbox,’ a groundbreaking payment device that combines NFC technology with mobile QR payments. This next-generation device offers millions of offline merchants an affordable solution for accepting both card and mobile payments.
The new NFC Card Soundbox democratizes access to secure NFC card-reading technology, enabling small shops to accept comprehensive payments, including credit or debit cards and UPI. Customers can conveniently tap a card or scan a QR code to complete their transactions.
With an extended battery life of up to 10 days, merchants can use the Paytm NFC Card Soundbox without frequent recharging. The device also features instant audio confirmation and a display screen for transaction amounts, streamlining daily transactions and enhancing business efficiency.
A Paytm spokesperson stated, “We are committed to helping India’s small merchants by providing them with the latest technology to accept all types of payments at an affordable price. The launch of the ‘NFC Card Soundbox’ marks the next chapter in the innovation of Paytm Soundbox, India’s most loved and successful payment device. Merchants can seamlessly receive mobile payments from any UPI app and accept NFC-based debit and credit cards, all through a single device. This makes the Paytm NFC Card Soundbox the ultimate offering for offline merchants across the country.”
Paytm pioneered the Soundbox, a first-of-its-kind product that has gained widespread popularity among offline stores, offering unparalleled convenience for merchant partners. Supporting notifications in 11 languages—English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bangla, Odia, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada—the Paytm Soundbox is designed to meet the diverse needs of offline merchants across the country. This latest innovation further solidifies Paytm’s commitment to empowering merchants with advanced, cost-effective payment solutions.
