365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, October 14th, 2025: Airtel Payments Bank has joined forces with Hitachi Payment Services, a leading provider of end-to-end payment and commerce solutions, to boost digital payment adoption across India through a fully integrated Soundbox solution.
Key Highlights
- Objective: Enhance digital payment acceptance among merchants, enabling secure and seamless transactions for millions of customers.
- Solution: A robust technology platform supporting the entire merchant lifecycle, including onboarding, training, device deployment, payment processing, real-time analytics, and settlements.
- Soundbox Features: Offers multilingual payment alerts and serves as a dynamic channel for merchant promotions, helping businesses communicate offers efficiently.
Statements
- Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, COO, Airtel Payments Bank: “We are excited to collaborate with Hitachi Payment Services for our Soundbox solution. This partnership simplifies digital payments for merchants and customers alike, providing real-time audio confirmation of transactions. The Soundbox empowers small and medium businesses to adopt digital payments effortlessly and securely, enabling them to operate with greater efficiency and confidence.”
- Anuj Khosla, CEO – Digital Business, Hitachi Payment Services: “We are delighted to partner with Airtel Payments Bank to deliver a comprehensive Soundbox solution. By leveraging our expertise in digital payments and Airtel Payments Bank’s extensive merchant network, we are enabling merchants in both urban and rural India to benefit from innovative payment technology. Our solution fosters trust, enhances operational efficiency, and drives growth for merchants in a rapidly digitizing world.”
Airtel Payments Bank launched its Soundbox for merchant partners in early 2024. To meet growing demand, the Bank has partnered with Hitachi Payment Services for wider deployment, while continuing collaborations with existing partners.