GENERAL23 Sept 2026
HDFC Bank eyes digital rupee for rewards, allowances, in-flight payments
HDFC Bank is building new ways to use the digital rupee. The bank is working on gift vouchers, corporate payouts, and offline payments on flights. It is also linking its digital rupee wallet with the BHIM payment app, so merchants can accept payments easily. Expect digital rupee gift vouchers in customer promotions too. Watch your banking app for these options.
Key Statutory Highlights
- HDFC Bank is developing digital rupee gift vouchers as part of customer promotions.
- The bank is working on corporate payouts and offline digital rupee payments on flights.
- HDFC Bank is integrating its CBDC wallet with BHIM for merchant payments.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business sends payouts or accepts customer payments, ask your bank whether these digital rupee options are live for you yet, and wait for confirmation before changing how you pay or get paid.
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