Mobile Payments in India heats up with MobiKwik launching New Version of its Windows App

Company Brief

New Delhi, January 19, 2015

MobiKwik, India’s no.1 Mobile Wallet with 12 million users announces the launch of the new version of its Windows app. The app offers a faster checkout experience with saved cards, bug fixes, an enhanced user interface and an easily navigable design.

The new version comes equipped with all the hallmarks of the superior services of MobiKwik. It is a small- size app which makes it fast and light on the mobile phone and on bandwidth consumption. It works seamlessly on 3G as well as 2G connections.

Users simply have to park money in their MobiKwik wallets and make online transactions with one single click. The app enables simpler, faster and hassle-free payments by eliminating the need to hop between merchants, payment gateways, banks etc. It also offers multiple payment options via credit card, debit card and net banking. It supports Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Diners & Discover cards besides Internet banking of a comprehensive list of more than 50 Indian banks.

Upasana Taku, Co-Founder, MobiKwik said, “Having crossed the significant mark of 7-million users on our Android app and sealing our leadership position in the market as one of the country’s top 2 lifestyle apps, we decided to broaden our reach with this new launch. With this version, our aim is to deliver the superlative MobiKwik experience to the widest customer base so that they can discover the fastest and quickest way to transact online. Additionally, users can enjoy exclusive offers, promo codes and cash backs which act like the icing on the cake.”

Other features that differentiate the MobiKwik App are the ‘Cash Pay’ option that lets users add money to their wallet by having cash picked up from their doorsteps. With the new version, the users can now repeat previous transactions for saved connections in a single click. The App also stores all the transaction history for ready reference. Additionally, one can share the balance in one’s wallet with friends and family using the P2P Money Transfer service or directly pick contacts from one’s phone contact list to recharge.

The app allows users to browse through recharge plans of all leading mobile operators such as Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance, Aircel, BSNL and MTNL amongst others. They can also make payments for postpaid phone connections, DTH recharges, Data Card recharges, Electricity Connections, Landline Connections, Gas Connections and Life Insurance Policies. Customers can store up to Rs. 50,000 in their MobiKwik wallets and use this amount to purchase goods and services on third party merchant websites and mobile applications.

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