Google has removed the Paytm app from Google Play Store. This comes after the company’s new policy guidelines which are going to come into effect properly from October 1st.
The other apps from Paytm are still available on the store but the main Paytm app is taken down. Paytm took Twitter to confirm the issue and have confirmed the app will be back soon and money in the account are safe.
Dear Paytm’ers,
Paytm Android app is temporarily unavailable on Google’s Play Store for new downloads or updates. It will be back very soon.
All your money is completely safe, and you can continue to enjoy your Paytm app as normal.
— Paytm (@Paytm) September 18, 2020
The Paytm app has repeated policy violations. Play Store don’t allow online casino and other gambling apps on its platform in India.
Breaking: Paytm, India’s financial services app has been taken off from Google Play Store after repeated policy violations.
“Play Store prohibits online casinos and other unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting in India” according to TechCrunch. #Paytm pic.twitter.com/Wz5PnWbyt2
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) September 18, 2020
In the blog, Google’s Suzanne Frey, Vice President, Product, Android Security and Privacy stated, “We don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting. This includes if an app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes, it is a violation of our policies.”
As the news started to spread, people took Twitter and started sharing the hilarious memes.
#Paytm removed from Playstore
Le PhonePe users: pic.twitter.com/dvWSEBxULP
— Aakash ❤️ (@Aakashhhh11) September 18, 2020
#Paytm removed
Me who had 50Rs in wallet- pic.twitter.com/HkZwNmIDQU
— Mannat (@thandrakhleyar) September 18, 2020
#Paytm removed from PlayStore
Me who has zero balance in Paytm Wallet…😅😅😅😅 pic.twitter.com/f1qbF1i7v6
— Chetan Makwana 🇮🇳 (@Chetan_Mech) September 18, 2020
#Paytm removed from playstore
Phone pay, bheem app owners : pic.twitter.com/yQiqMB2sXw
— Pairaakebola (@pairaakebola) September 18, 2020
Me who has 20₹ in my #Paytm wallet pic.twitter.com/eFAWsS0jAK
— Nobita (@Harami_Nobita) September 18, 2020
#Paytm
I told my 80 year old neighbour that Paytm is no more..
He asked ki “Kya usse bhi corona tha?”
😅 pic.twitter.com/o0ChAqospV— SUDHANSHU DUBEY🇮🇳 (@TweetDubey) September 18, 2020
After hearing @Paytm get disappeared from the play store.
Me withdrawing all the chillar from the account balance. #Paytm #paytmdown pic.twitter.com/l84jfMKHyM— Gagan Mahayan (@gaganmahayana52) September 18, 2020
Google Play Store removed #Paytm so that Paytm users starts using Google Pay pic.twitter.com/hDNDG1v7n8
— Kisslay Jha🇮🇳 (@TrollerBabua) September 18, 2020
People having bank accounts and deposits in #Paytm will b like pic.twitter.com/5nfPqoOOl3
— Name Cannot be Blank (@memeinghimanshu) September 18, 2020
#Paytm app has been removed from the Google Playstore.
Akshay Kumar planning for K-TM App: pic.twitter.com/PrzH1IrgKe
— Tweeting Quarantino ➐ (@rohitadhikari92) September 18, 2020
