UPI ID Block Process: Earlier the mode of transaction was not digital. But since UPI has come, almost every person does more online transactions than offline transactions. And most of these transactions are done through UPI. According to a report released in May 2024, 14.02 billion transactions were done through UPI. UPI service was started in India in the year 2016.
Since then, many companies and almost every bank have launched their UPI service. Using UPI is very easy. However, safety needs to be taken care of a little more. But if your phone is lost, then the security is at risk. Therefore, if your phone is lost or stolen, then you should immediately block the UPI ID. What is the process for this? Let us tell you.
How to block Google Pay UPI
Google Pay is widely used for UPI ID in India. If you have a UPI ID on Google Pay, then to block it you have to dial 18004190157 from another phone. Or there is a Google Pay customer care number. Here you have to talk to the customer care and give information about the whole matter.
And after this, you have to give all the details related to your account. After confirming your identity, the customer care officer blocks your Google Pay ID. If you want, you can delete the details of your Google Pay account online yourself after retrieving the number with which you have created your account with Google.
Block UPI ID on PhonePe like this
If you also use UPI ID on PhonePe, then to block it you will have to call on these numbers 02268727374 or 08068727374 from any other phone. After this you will talk to the customer care officer.
So you will have to tell him the UPI ID linked to your mobile number. And you will have to give other information. Your customer care officer will confirm your number and your details. After this, he will block your UPI ID.
How to block Paytm UPI ID
To block UPI ID on Paytm, you have to call on the helpline number 01204456456. After this, you have to select the option of lost phone. After this, you have to enter another number. And then after this, you have to enter the number that you have entered. Then you have to select the option of logout from all devices.
After this, you will have to go to the Paytm website where you will have to click on the 24X7 Help option and select the option of Report a Fraud or Message Us. Then go to the Paytm website and select the 24×7 Help option. After this, you will have to provide some information there. Which will also include the police report of your phone being lost. After this, your Paytm account will be temporarily blocked.
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