INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
BHIM SBI Pay users can transfer funds using a virtual payment address or a bank account along with IFSC
SBI or State Bank of India offers a mobile app that lets users transfer funds
using a virtual payment address or a bank account along with the IFSC code
This was said by the country's largest bank on microblogging site Twitter
Called BHIM SBI Pay, the mobile app is based on the Unified Payments Interface or UPI, a system that enables transfer of funds between
accounts of different banks into a single mobile application
In order to send or request funds using the BHIM SBI Pay app, the user has to make sure that his or her mobile number is linked to the bank
account and he or she is in possession of the debit card linked to the account.1
Money transfer limit of BHIM SBI PayTransfer of funds worth a maximum of Rs 1 lakh per transaction is allowed via mobile app BHIM SBI Pay
The maximum amount of transactions allowed per day is also capped at Rs 1 lakh.2
Additional functions of BHIM SBI PayMobile app BHIM SBI Pay allows users to recharge their prepaid, postpaid and DTH or Direct-To-Home
connections, and order food via mobile apps such as Swiggy and Freshmenu, pay bills for utilities such as water, electricity, gas and
landline, among other facilities.3
Mode of transfer via BHIM SBI PayMobile app BHIM SBI Pay supports five types of transactions: transfer through virtual ID, transfer through
account number along with the IFSC code, collection or request of money based on virtual ID, transfer through Aadhaar number and transfer by
Who can use BHIM SBI PayMobile app BHIM SBI Pay allows account holders of banks participating in UPI to send and receive money from their
smartphones with a virtual payment address
No additional details are required other than the virtual payment address, according to SBI's website - sbi.co.in
Other than the VPA or virtual payment address, the receiver's bank details such as account number and IFSC code are not required
Any individual holding a bank account with a UPI-enabled bank can send or receive funds using the BHIM SBI Pay app
In such a case, SBI acts as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) and the other bank as a payer or payee.5
Virtual Payment Address under BHIM SBI PayA virtual payment address is in the format "xyz@sbi" and is a unique ID assigned to a user
"BHIM SBI Pay enables users to create any number of virtual addresses to send and receive payments as well as transact with UPI-integrated
Users can create a VPA while registering themselves on the app.6
How many accounts can be linked with BHIM SBI PaySeveral bank accounts can be linked to one VPA "depending on the functionality/ies being
made available by the respective PSPs (Payment Service Provider)", according to the SBI website.7
Lost mobile phone"In case of mobile loss, one needs to simply block his mobile number thus no transaction can be initiated from the same
mobile number which is a part of device tracking and at the same time MPIN would be required for any transaction which is not to be shared
with anyone," according to SBI.8
Reversal of paymentUPI or Unified Payments Interface "provides for real time reversals for technical declines and the amount would be
transferred back to the payer account immediately", according to SBI.9
How to change default accountTo change the default bank account to be used with BHIM SBI Pay, the user is required to log in to the app
Once logged in, the user may select 'Account Management' - 'Account' - and click on the 'Preferred Account Button' to set the selected
account as default account.10
How to transfer (send or receive) money via BHIM SBI PayOnce logged in to the app, the user can proceed by selecting between 'Navigate to
Pay' or 'Navigate to Collect' for sending or receiving money, respectively
After this step, the user is required to enter details such as debit account number and payee address (VPA or account+IFSC) to send money
To receive money, the user is required to enter the payer's VPA along with other details.
