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BharatPe launches Flex credit on UPI with YES BANK

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Date
Company
BharatPe
What it does
Payments and credit platform
Kind
Launch
Founded
2018
Sector
Financial Services

What they do

BharatPe offers a digital credit line accessible through UPI payments for users

What happened

The new service allows interest-free repayment within 45 days or EMI conversion

Why it matters

YES BANK powers the product enabling quick approvals and rewards on eligible spends

The details

  • BharatPe launched BharatPe Flex, a credit-on-UPI service powered by YES BANK.
  • Eligible users can access a credit line directly via UPI payments.
  • The product features an interest-free repayment period of up to 45 days.
  • Users can repay the full amount within the billing cycle or convert spends into EMIs.
  • The service supports QR code payments, online transactions, bill payments, and recharges.
  • Onboarding is a digital process with approvals available within three minutes.
  • In-app tools track expenses, limits, and repayments while offering rewards on eligible payments.
  • A brand campaign titled "Pay now. Settle later." highlights the payment solutions.

The bigger picture

  • The launch combines UPI familiarity with credit flexibility for consumers.
  • YES BANK partners to power the underlying credit infrastructure for the product.
  • This expands BharatPe's utility beyond simple merchant acquiring to consumer lending.

About the business

  • BharatPe facilitates over Rs. 1700 + Billion in total payment volume.
  • The company has partnerships with 17 + Million merchants across India.
  • Its presence spans 450 + cities throughout the country.
  • It has facilitated Rs. 14600 + Crores in business loans.
  • Products include BharatPe UPI, One device, Swipe, Speaker, and Investment Platform.
  • Services cover UPI TPAP, credit card bills, utility payments, and personal loans.
  • Personal loans are available up to ₹15 lacs for eligible customers.
  • The Zillion Invest platform allows users to manage investments alongside payments.
  • Rohit Sharma serves as the brand ambassador for the 'Super Over' initiative.

Founders

  • Shashvat Nakrani, Founder

About BharatPe

Product
Merchant-focused payments and financial services platform, including payment aggregation and lending-related products.
Customers
Merchants and small businesses that use its payments and financial services tools.
How it makes money
Earns from financial services and merchant transaction-linked offerings, including payments infrastructure and lending-related services.
What sets it apart
Strong merchant distribution and a broad payments stack built for small businesses.
Operations
Operates through a merchant network and also has a stake in Unity Small Finance Bank.

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