How to block Your Paytm, Google Pay, and PhonePe If You Lose Your Phone

Many people, including myself, do not carry cash. They simply use their phones as wallets. And, if you’re anything like me, you probably don’t carry much cash with you.

We live in a digital age where QR codes and bar codes can be found almost anywhere. Even a chat stall or Ganna juice stall has a bar code these days. This demonstrates the widespread use of digital payments and UPI these days.

However, if you have a bad day and lose your phone. Apparently, your valuable digital wallet has also been stolen or lost.

And if you’re concerned that this vital information will fall into the hands of the wrong people. And you want to secure your data so that no one can access it. Then you’ve arrived at the right place. Follow these straightforward steps. Keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands.

How to block Your Paytm

1. Call Paytm Payments Bank’s helpline number: 01204456456.

2. Select the option for a lost phone.

3. If you’ve misplaced your phone number, select the option to enter a new number and enter it.

4. Choose to log out of all devices.

5. When you’re ready, visit the Paytm website and look for the 24×7 Help option.

6. To file a fraud report, go to “Report a Fraud” and pick a category.

7. After selecting an issue, scroll down and click the “Message Us” link.

8. You will have to submit one proof of account ownership, which can be a debit or credit card statement showing Paytm account transactions, a confirmation email or SMS for a Paytm account transaction, proof of phone number ownership, or police complaint proof against a lost or stolen phone.

9. When you’re done, Paytm will verify your information and temporarily disable your account, after which you’ll get a confirmation message. I hope you have got the answer to how to block your Paytm.

How to block Your Google Pay

1. Users can call the helpline number 18004190157 to block Google pay UPI. 

2. Select the right option for other issues.

3. In order to disable your Google Play account, select the option to speak with a specialist. Alternatively, Android users can remotely wipe their data so that no one can access their Google account from the phone, hence the Google Pay app.

4. iOS users have the option of remotely wiping their data in a similar fashion.

 

How to block Your PhonePe

1. You can reach us at 08068727374 or 02268727374 if you have a Phone Pe.

2. After selecting your preferred language, you will be asked if you wish to report a problem with your PhonePe account. Press the appropriate number.

3. When you enter the registered number, an OTP will be sent to verify it.
4. Follow that by picking “I haven’t received an OTP” from the drop-down menu.

5. You will be given the option to report the loss of a SIM or device. Select it.

6. You will then be connected with a representative who should help you block your PhonePe account after getting some details like your phone number, email ID, last payment, the value of the last transaction, etc.

These are basic approaches that you can use. Don’t worry, your UPI ID will not be blocked or banned indefinitely. This will only be temporary unless you decide to unblock your UPI IDs.

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How to block Your Paytm, Google Pay, and PhonePe If You Lose Your Phone