One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services distribution company and the pioneer of QR and mobile payments, has announced a Travel Carnival Sale until June 7, offering exclusive 10%-25% discounts on both domestic and international trips this summer season.
As part of the Travel Carnival Sale, the company has partnered with Bank of Baroda and ICICI Bank to provide exclusive discounts. Customers can enjoy up to 15% off on domestic flights, up to 10% off on international flights, and up to 25% off on bus bookings. There are zero payment gateway charges on train bookings when paid using UPI through Paytm, making travel even more affordable.
Paytm is seeing a rising interest in offbeat destinations such as Langkawi (Malaysia), Baku (Azerbaijan) and Almaty (Kazakhstan). The company is also offering special discounts on new destinations every week. This week’s destination is Baku and users can avail flat 25% off on Flight tickets to Baku. New destinations will be revealed every week on the Travel section in the Paytm app.
The company is also offering incredible discounts on trains, and bus tickets, making it the perfect opportunity for users to plan their summer getaways.
For train travellers, Paytm waives all charges for train ticket bookings made through UPI. The platform offers features such as live train status updates, Easy Tatkal Booking, PNR checks, Guaranteed Seat Assistance, and Free Cancellation, providing a seamless travel planning experience. For bus travellers, the company offers features like live bus tracking, free cancellation and a best price guarantee. For female bus travellers, unique features like bus ratings, “most booked by females,” and “female favorites” are available to enhance safety and comfort. These tools help users make informed decisions based on reliable information.
Users can also benefit from the ‘Free Cancellation’ option for a full refund directly to their payment source and choose from various payment methods, including Paytm UPI, Wallet, net banking, and credit or debit cards for hassle-free bookings.
Paytm Spokesperson said, “Our goal is to make travel more accessible and affordable for everyone. By partnering with banks, we’re able to offer exclusive discounts that further enhance savings across a broad spectrum of travel bookings. With features like zero charges on train bookings via UPI and substantial discounts on flights and buses, we are confident that our customers will find great value in this sale. We invite everyone to take advantage of these offers and make their travel plans with Paytm.”