Amazon has announced the launch of Bill Payments facility that enables customers to pay utility bills across 100+ billers in India. This includes Electricity, Landline, Broadband, Gas & Postpaid bills offered by state-owned companies and popular mobile service providers. You will be able to pay bills in a fast, convenient and secure manner. In addition to the standard payment methods, you can also make use of Amazon Pay to pay the bills.
You can pay bills issued by service providers such as BSES, Tata Power, BESCOM, BSNL, Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Jio, ACT, Hathway, IGL, and MGL. Moreover, you can recharge mobiles, DTH services including travel and movie booking via Amazon.
The main reason behind the introduction of Bill Payments facility is to transform India into a digital economy. As a customer, you can complete all the digital transactions right from your home. The move is also to fulfill the dreams and aspirations of the Digital India initiative.
As part of the launch offer, Amazon is providing 10 percent cashback up to Rs 75 on payment of Electricity bills. You will get 10 percent cashback up to Rs 50 on landline, broadband, and postpaid bills. If you recharge prepaid mobile for Rs 198, you will receive a cashback of Rs 50.
Commenting on the launch, Shariq Plasticwala, Director – Payments disclosed that the launch of bill payments on Amazon reinforces the commitment to provide new categories and a wide selection of services. The company will continue to innovate for the benefit of customers and also to simplify the ultimate payment experience.
Amazon Pay provides a quick way to pay all the bills with the facility for quick refunds. The payment system requires no authentication ad the checkout can be completed within minutes. The launch of Bill Payment via a trusted company like Amazon is a step in the right direction.
