RBI's draft wallet rules set to reshape Paytm, PhonePe playbook

RBI's proposed prepaid payment instrument framework would tighten KYC compliance, mandate interoperability, and align wallets with UPI and banking rails — potentially altering how Paytm, PhonePe and rivals handle fund loads, P2P transfers and merchant payments.

— Filed Tue, 12 May, 2026, 21:11 IST · Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies · Updated

RBI's draft framework for prepaid payment instruments would tighten compliance, improve interoperability, and align wallets with UPI/banking rails, potentially reshaping how Paytm, PhonePe and other wallet users load funds, transfer money, and pay merchants in India.