Which of the following is the First-ever payment bank set up in India?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question: Which of the following is the First-ever payment bank set up in India?

A  Paytm payment bank

B   Fino Payments Bank

C   Airtel payment bank

D  Jio Payments Bank

Answer:  Airtel payment bank

ParameterAirtel Payments BankPaytm Payment BankFino Payments BankJio Payments Bank
Year of Establishment2016201720172018
PromoterBharti Airtel LtdPaytmFino Paytech LtdReliance Industries Ltd
HeadquartersNew Delhi, IndiaNoida, Uttar PradeshMumbai, MaharashtraMumbai, Maharashtra
Services Offered·        Banking

·        Digital Payments

·        Banking

·        Wallet

·        Digital Payments

·        Banking

·        Financial Services

·        Banking

·        Financial Services

Network CoverageNationwideNationwideNationwideLimited
Mobile App AvailabilityYesYesYesYes
Interest Rates (Savings A/c)VariesVariesVariesVaries
Debit Card OfferedYesYesYesYes
Customer Base (Approx.)MillionsMillionsMillionsNot specified
Key Features·        Digital Savings

·        Account Payments

·        Banking Services

·        Cash back offers

·        UPI transactions

·        Mobile Recharges

·        Financial Inclusion

·        Remittances

·        Bill Payments

·        Savings Account

·        Bill Payments