Flipkart Launches QR-code-based Pay-on-delivery Facility For Consumers
- Facility available for all pay-on-delivery shipments
The number of UPI-based payments has witnessed a steady rise over the years, with offline person-to-merchant transactions accounting for 42.5% of all UPI transactions in December 2020. The pandemic has also accelerated the adoption of UPI payments, with 2.64 billion transactions recorded in April 2021 – a 100% increase over the previous year, according to data by NPCI[1]. The new QR-based payment facility by Flipkart is expected to further reinforce consumer trust in digital transactions, enhance consumer safety and contribute to an overall increase in the adoption of digital commerce.
Flipkart’s QR-code-based feature is set to usher in a shift from regular Cash on Delivery (CoD) transactions to digital payments. Recognizing the need for simplified and easily accessible fintech solutions, Flipkart has ramped up the distribution reach of its digital offerings to enable safe payment options for shoppers across the country. The payment constructs and in-house fintech innovations of Flipkart are empowering new-to-internet customers and helping bring the next 200 million users to the platform.