Mobikwik: News
02 Apr 2021
SecurityTwitter punishes MobiKwik data leak whistleblower by temporarily locking account
Twitter temporarily locked the account of the MobiKwik whistleblower, allegedly at the behest of the company which was implicated in the largest ever data leak.
31 Mar 2021
AppleNewsBytes Briefing: Tesla surprises customers with two-for-one offer, and more
Tesla customers were in for a surprise when they received two withdrawals instead of one for vehicles that cost anywhere between $37,000 and $100,000.
30 Mar 2021
SecurityMobiKwik breach: Hacker calls it the largest KYC data leak
In what could be one of the largest KYC data leaks in history, personal data of more than 10 crore MobiKwik users has been compromised. Independent security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia claimed that the user data is on sale on the darknet.
15 Sep 2019
IndiaRealme XT to go on sale in India tomorrow
Realme XT, the recently-launched handset with a 64MP main camera, is all set to go on sale in India on September 16.
31 Aug 2019
Google Pay (Gpay)#TechBytes: How to start using Google Pay
Following the Indian government's Digital India push and the launch of a Unified Payments Interface, Google debuted a service called Tez to make instant payments from bank accounts.
13 Feb 2019
AmazonHere's how to get free tickets for Ranveer-starrer 'Gully Boy'
Zoya Akhtar's directorial Gully Boy is all set to hit the theatres and is already making a lot of noise.
30 Jan 2019
IndiaHow to get discount on IRCTC ticket bookings
In what comes as good news for Indian Railways passengers, various online e-wallet service providers like Paytm and MobiKwik are offering attractive discounts and cashback offers for booking rail tickets online.
17 Dec 2018
XiaomiXiaomi announces festive sale: Best deals on smartphones, Mi TVs
Xiaomi has announced its festive "No. 1 Mi Fan Sale" which starts from December 19.
24 Oct 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC: Bank transaction charges while using Netbanking, Cards and Mobile-Wallets
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism and Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of booking train tickets online, via its website and mobile app.
07 Sep 2018
IndiaHow to avail discounts, cashbacks on online train ticket bookings
In what comes as good news to Indian Railways passengers, various online e-wallet service providers like Paytm and PhonePe are offering attractive discounts and cashback offers for booking railway tickets online, this festive season.
26 Aug 2018
India#TechBytes: Top 5 payment apps for your smartphone
India has seen major push towards digitization of currency with government decisions like the demonetization and programs like Digital India, urging more and more Indians to go cashless.
27 Feb 2018
PaytmE-wallets KYC-deadline: No extension beyond 28-February. Will it impact you?
In a major setback for e-wallets, RBI has refused to extend the deadline for mandatory full-KYC (Know-Your-Customer) compliance by users beyond 28 February.
25 Feb 2018
IndiaA step-by-step guide to using WhatsApp Pay
WhatsApp is testing its payment feature in India which will allow users to send and receive money through the chat app.
16 Nov 2017
PaytmPaytm now lets you borrow interest-free credit! Here's how.
Paytm has been expanding its range of services tremendously, and there's another new product in store.
12 Oct 2017
PaytmSoon, transfer money from Paytm to MobiKwik and other wallets!
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines regarding interoperability of prepaid payment instruments (PPIs). Once the move is implemented, they will be able to conduct transactions with each other.
06 Sep 2017
StartupsZappfresh plans on raising $5 million
According to reports, Gurugram-based DSM Fresh Foods Pvt. Ltd run online meat store, Zappfresh is looking to raise $5 million.
24 Aug 2017
IndiaBattle for traffic: Mobile ad fraud rising alarmingly in India
Advertising fraud, especially on mobiles, is a huge global issue that costs marketers several billions of dollars.
18 Aug 2017
IndiaBSNL wallet in partnership with MobiKwik, gets launched
State-run BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, has now launched its own digital wallet.
17 Aug 2017
PaytmE-wallets offering cashbacks on Reliance Jio recharges
After over a year of free service, Reliance Jio users now need to pay for the service.
30 May 2017
IndiaChina's cashless economy is a valuable lesson for India
The NDA government is pushing for a cashless economy and we may achieve it eventually in the future but right now, the focus is on how one of the biggest economies, China, has gone cashless, its benefits and disadvantages.
09 May 2017
IndiaMobiKwik may get $100 million funding from BlackRock and others
MobiKwik, which competes with firms such as Paytm and FreeCharge in digital payments space, is now going to get a big boost in its endeavors.
25 Mar 2017
IndiaGoing cashless to support "Digital India"
Indians are more accustomed to having money in their physical wallets than a digital one.
07 Feb 2017
Narendra ModiGovernment e-marketplace soon to be mandatory for all departments
The Indian government is all set to mandate all its departments to procure goods and services through its e-marketplace.
03 Jan 2017
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)AIIMS to use MobiKwik for cashless payments
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi has partnered with MobiKwik to enable digital payments for staff and patients using the mobile wallet.
30 Dec 2016
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)MobiKwik registers 1000% growth post-demonetization
Mobile payments platform MobiKwik registered 1000% growth after the demonetization scheme was announced in November, crossing the one million user mark on its network.
05 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiGovt depts cash payments capped at Rs.5000
The Finance Ministry directed all government departments to limit cash payments to Rs.5000 and use digital payment systems for vendors and contractors for anything over Rs.5000.
01 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiPM Modi aims to transform India to a digital marketplace
Reports stated that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking to transform all government purchases to an online marketplace in a bid to help the country move to a cashless economy.
14 Sep 2016
IndiaPayU buys Citrus Pay in a $130 million cash deal
Citrus Pay will be bought by PayU- the Naspers-owned online payments service provider for $130 million (Rs.865 crore).
24 Aug 2016
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)MobiKwik to provide mobile wallets to slum dwellers in Pune
MobiKwik in partnership with NGO Samagra will provide ICT-enabled mobile wallets to the urban slum dwellers.
08 Aug 2016
IndiaNaspers set to buy payments platform Citrus Pay
South African media group Naspers will buy India-based payment service provider Citrus Pay, in a deal that will value the payment platform at around Rs.1,000 to Rs.1,200 crore.