Paytm Introduces ‘Hide Payment’ to Privately Mask Selected Transactions from Payment History

– Enhances privacy by allowing selected payments to be discreetly hidden from view with a simple swipe.

–  Introduced based on customer feedback, it helps manage payment visibility with the flexibility to hide and unhide payments as needed.

India, 19th May – Paytm (One97 Communications Limited), India’s leading payments and financial services distribution company and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, has introduced a new privacy-focused addition to its payment experience ‘Hide Payment’. This new capability allows individuals to privately hide and unhide selected transactions from their payment history, offering greater control over how their records are displayed while keeping all transactions securely accessible whenever needed.

Designed in response to customer feedback, this addition addresses the need for greater discretion in managing everyday payments. Whether it’s a surprise gift, a late-night food order, a pharmacy visit, or a personal purchase from a local shop, ‘Hide Payment’ helps keep such transactions private or simply out of view. This helps keep surprises under wraps, and personal expenses private, and lets a sweet indulgence stay unnoticed while on a diet — offering greater control over payment history without compromising accessibility.

Paytm spokesperson said, “Our focus has always been on understanding what our customers need, and that continues to guide our mobile payment innovations. With ‘Hide Payment’, we’re enabling individuals to hide and unhide transactions while maintaining privacy. It’s a thoughtful addition that brings more control and comfort to everyday payments.

Steps to hide/unhide transactions in payment history on the Paytm app:

To hide a transaction:

1. Open the Paytm app and go to “Balance & History.”
2. Swipe left on the payment you wish to hide.
3. When the option appears, tap on “Hide.”
4. Confirm by selecting “Yes” on the confirmation prompt.
5. The payment will now be hidden from your payment history.

To unhide a transaction:

1. Open the Paytm app and go to the “Balance & History” section.
2. Tap the three-dot icon next to ‘Payment History’.
3. Select “View Hidden Payments” from the menu.
4. Enter your mobile handset’s access PIN or provide biometric (finger/face) verification to view the hidden payment
5. Swipe left on the transaction you wish to unhide, then tap on “Unhide”.
6. The transaction will now be visible again in your payment history.

Paytm, the pioneer of mobile payments in India, continues to innovate with consumer-centric products that enhance the payment experience. Recently, the company introduced the QR Widget for quick access to scan and pay, along with options to check UPI-linked bank account balance and download UPI statements in Excel and PDF formats directly from the app. Paytm also empowers users with UPI Lite for small-value transactions, RuPay Credit Card linking on UPI, and AutoPay for recurring payments. Further expanding its reach, Paytm now supports international UPI payments in the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, making payments easier for Indian travellers.