No bro, Paytm is only distrubing NFC compatible Soundbox/QR box since a year so. I had even made the payment.
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It's just that others (Phonepe, G-Pay, etc) don't do innovation, not able to bring the same. I only see it as an hindrance because Paytm being marker leader earlier lost its trust & amid RBI emargo & rumours among merchants, lost substantial market share to Phonpe, especially.
No other app except BHIM allows this feature (use LITE balance, no need of internet connection, in case of NFC enabled device).
Everything has its pros & cons, if you don't own compatible devices and say it's a hindrance, nothing was supposed to be in place. For e.g: Let's say 'A' is saying he he wants to pay without participating in Digitalization, however want to pay digitally without using any device other than his hand(s) as in the case of Cash.