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Idea Money, a digital wallet service from Idea Cellular, announced an exclusive partnership with India’s largest hospitality company OYO to offer standardized affordable stays through its Retailer Assisted Model (RAM) via Idea Money retailers. The partnership aims to support Idea Money customers with limited or no internet access, to book hotels online with OYO at their nearest Idea Money Retail store.
This collaboration will allow users to seamlessly book an OYO across 200 cities in India for their leisure, pilgrimage and business travel needs. Every OYO comes with a promise of air-conditioned, spacious rooms, free WiFi, complimentary breakfast and round the clock customer care. Idea’s network coupled with OYO’s network spread ensures that this collaboration benefits both retailers and end customers.
Leveraging OYO's presence across 7000+ hotels in 200 cities, the Idea Money Retailer Assisted Model (RAM) will enable Idea Money retailers to access OYO and assist customers to view…

Paytm has announced a partnership with Generis Luxury, the company that markets and distributes the world’s best international luxury and premium labels in India. The partnership will enable customers to pay using Paytm at all Genesis stores of fashion brands such as Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, Club SP, Armani Jeans, Bottega Veneta, Canali, Coach, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, G-Star RAW, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Paul Smith, Satya Paul, Tumi and Villeroy & Boch among others. To make the payment, customers can scan the Paytm QR Code using their Paytm app at the stores and pay instantly.

PayPal, the global leader in online payments, announced the launch of Recharge, a unique six-week program focused on empowering women technologists to get back to work after taking time off to explore their passions, develop interests and strengthen families. The program is a part of PayPal’s commitment towards nurturing a culture of diversity and inclusion in the technology industry.

Visa, the leading global payments network, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh to help transform Vishakhapatnam into India’s first “less-cash” city.

FreeCharge, in association with Fever 104 FM, hosted India’s first ever cashless Swayamvar as part of ‘Band Bajaa Fever’ Season 3. This is an unique initiative that attempts to make marriages unforgettable, extra-special and cashless with an unparalleled entertainment quotient.

India’s fastest growing digital payments platform, FreeCharge has announced the appointment of Anand Sinha as Director - Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives.

Government of India has launched Digishala, a 24x7 TV channel committed to educate the masses on various digital payment modes. In this crucial hour of demonetization, when businesses, consumers and common man are battling tough times to stand up to the test of doing cashless transactions, government’s initiative to come up with a channel for the purpose is an innovative and commendable step.