IRCTC iPay

IRCTC iPay

Question: Which App is launched by Indian Railways recently for ease of payment in booking?
(a) IRCTC iPay
(b) IRCTC Pay
(c) Railpay
(d) ePay
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • With the launch of IRCTC iPay App on 28th February, 2019, IRCTC will have full control of the payment system because of its direct relationship with acquiring banks, card networks and other partners.
  • This exclusive digital payment gateway will provide an improved online digital payment convenience and ease of doing business to passengers availing online travel related services through the IRCTC website.
  • IRCTC iPay will provide payment options like credit card, debit card, UPI — Unified Payment Interface, International Card. The option of IRCTC’s prepaid card cum wallet, auto debit will be available shortly.
  • In case an online transaction is unsuccessful or some other error occurs, IRCTC can directly get in touch with the bank instead of relying on an intermediate source which usually delays the process.

By Achyutanand Pandey

Links:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/irctc-launches-payment-aggregator-irctc-ipay/article26396510.ece