Comparing the two payments apps to help you pick the right one for India.
| Google Pay (GPay) | Paytm | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | India's most widely used UPI payment app, accepted at restaurants, shops, autos, and even small roadside vendors. | Super-app combining digital wallet, UPI, bill payments, and ticket booking. Useful at smaller merchants. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Link an Indian bank account or UPI-enabled international card for seamless payments. | - |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Google Pay (GPay) for payments in India. Link an Indian bank account or UPI-enabled international card for seamless payments.
