Mumbai: One97 Communications Limited (OCL) which owns the brand Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services company and the pioneer of QR and mobile payments, has launched a Paytm Travel Carnival with exciting discounts and offers on flight, train and bus bookings ahead of the year-end holiday season. The Paytm Travel Sale is set to unfold from December 1-5 for travellers planning their New Year escapades.
The special sale offers exclusive discounts ranging from 12-15% on transactions through YES Bank, HSBC Bank, Amex Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. The company is also offering discounted fares for students, senior citizens and Armed Forces personnel. For air travel, Paytm also brings a Free Cancellation feature providing travellers with the flexibility to change their travel plans anytime without the concern of high cancellation charges. The company also assures the best prices for flight ticket bookings whether it is a one-way ticket or round-trip. The Paytm Travel Carnival Sale will have participation from major airlines including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express and Akasa Air.
For bus bookings, the sale offers a flat 25% instant discount on promo code ‘CRAZYSALE’ along with an additional 20% discount on select operators. To elevate the travel experience, Paytm is providing a live bus tracking service that ensures users can travel at ease and stress-free while also sharing the real-time location of their booked bus with their close ones. Also, with Paytm’s Best Price Guaranteed feature, the company assures users of the lowest price across 2500 bus operators.
Train travellers can secure tickets on UPI with zero charges and also avail free cancellation with a 100% refund on the source account immediately after cancelling the ticket for all train ticket bookings including Tatkal tickets. Moreover, users can effortlessly check the live train running status and PNR status on the Paytm app, ensuring a stress-free and informed journey.
Paytm Spokesperson said, “As the holiday season approaches, the anticipation of exploring your favourite destinations grows and Paytm Travel is geared up to turn that into reality. We are thrilled to announce the Paytm Travel Carnival, a festive extravaganza designed to streamline travel planning and offer cost effective solutions for our users.”