RBI issues alert against prepaid payment instruments by illegal entities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cautioned the public against Prepaid Payment Instruments issued by unauthorised entities.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cautioned the public against Prepaid Payment Instruments issued by unauthorised entities.
Gurugram-based company TalkCharge has been asked by RBI to stop issuance and operation of its PPI or Wallets and refund the balances held in the wallets by May 17, 2024.
The RBI said it has come to the notice of the RBI that TalkCharge Technologies is issuing Prepaid Payment Instruments (Wallets) through its website and app without obtaining the required authorisation from RBI under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
The regulator has cautioned users that it has not ordered them to return the cashbacks they earned from the company, but has asked the latter to return customer funds held in its wallets.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cautioned the public against Prepaid Payment Instruments issued by unauthorised entities.