Reliance Jio has become the first telecom company to launch UPI autopay facility for both prepaid and postpaid subscribers. Jio tied up with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and become the first telecom firm to roll out this kind of service in India.

It is stated as per the reports that  Jio users can now recharge or pay bills by setting standing instructions on the MyJio App using autopay feature. This new feature of Jio has made it the first player in the telecom industry to go live with the unique e-mandate feature that was launched by the NPCI.

The NPCI in a statement said, “Jio’s integration with UPI autopay has made it the first player in the telecom industry to go live with the unique e-mandate feature that was launched by NPCI.”

According to a report, Kiran Thomas, director, Jio, said, “The combination of Jio’s superior prepaid and postpaid plans and UPI autopay will now be available to every user. The customers will no longer need to remember their recharge renewal date or bill payment date and perform manual payments. This will enable an always-on service experience for every Jio prepaid user.”

Kunal Kalawatia, Chief of Products, NPCI said, “We are glad to associate with Jio and witness UPI AUTOPAY venturing into the ever-evolving telecom sector. We believe our collaboration will change the way Jio customers experience renewal of their mobile tariff plans. With UPI AUTOPAY, it’s our constant endeavor at NPCI to provide an extra layer of comfort and convenience to all the customers for their recurring spends and payments."