Paytm and the other e-wallet apps were doing great until the UPI was introduced in India. Since the introduction of UPI, the apps are doing exceptionally well. The rate at which the apps are being used by people is growing every month. If you want to transfer money using UPI on the Paytm app. Then you will have to link your account to the app. But if you wish you can also delink the app. In this guide, I will tell you how you can remove UPI account from Paytm.
The customers are not charged anything when they link their bank account using UPI. In the same way, the customers are not charged even when they remove the account from the app. This is not only for Paytm but is true for all the apps that are providing services of the Unified Payment Interface. So you need not worry about being charged for the linking and delinking of your UPI accounts from Paytm.
Steps to Delink or Remove UPI Account from Paytm App
- Open the Paytm app.
- Login to your account by entering your registered mobile number.
- Tap on “Settings”.
- Select “Payment Settings” → “UPI & Linked Bank Accounts”.
- Select the UPI account that you wish to remove from Paytm.
- After selecting the account tap on “Remove Account”.
- You will be asked for the confirmation, tap on the “Confirm” button to successfully remove your UPI account.
Conclusion
Your account will be instantly removed from the app. But you can link back to your account anytime you wish. Paytm will not stop you from doing it. Please be very careful while making the payments to unknown numbers and VPA(s). Make sure you never share your UPI PIN, OTP, and other sensitive account details with anyone. If you need more help then you can use the help and support system of the app.