What Is Bhim App

Developed by National Payments Corporation of India, the Aadhaar-linked BHIM mobile app is based on the Unified Payment Interface. This will facilitate the process of digital payments by using the Aadhaar number linked to bank account. It will allow every Indian citizen to transact digitally using their thumb imprint on a merchants’ biometric-enabled device. According to Modi, the BHIM App is positively impacting several lives across the country. Soon after the announcement, the NPCI said the app is now available on google play store and iOS.

Reflecting on the development, NPCI managing director and CEO AP Hota said, “This will directly cater to about 40 crore bank account customers spread across the country whose account is linked with Aadhaar. It is a huge opportunity for enabling digital transactions as about 99 per cent of adult population is now aadhaar enabled.” The organisation also said that over 30 banks are participating on BHIM Aadhaar and that more member banks are expected to join them soon.