Negotiate settlement speed and batch times:<\/b> Some PAs settle late evening or next morning; explore same-day cut-off if your business needs it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor small merchants in Tier-2 or Tier-3 cities, smoother payout means you can reinvest sooner, buy stock and keep cash-flow healthy. The RBI\u2019s new rules are designed to protect you \u2014 but you must still pick reliable partners.<\/p>\n
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Tip:<\/b> Settlement speed is a differentiator \u2014 don\u2019t let it become an after-thought.<\/p>\n
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With clearer regulatory backing from RBI, you now have better rights as a merchant. Know your payout timeline, ask for transparency, and ensure your PA treats your revenue like your business cash-flow \u2014 not just a ledger entry.<\/p>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n1. By when must a payment aggregator settle funds to a merchant?<\/h4>\n
A PA must credit merchant funds no later than T+1 banking day after the transaction date. <\/p>\n
2. Can a PA hold funds for multiple days without payout?<\/h4>\n
No \u2014 the escrow rules require that merchant collections are settled promptly and cannot be used by PAs for their own operations. Long hold-ups must have valid contract reasons. <\/p>\n
3. Are merchant discount rates (MDR) required to be disclosed? <\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
Yes \u2014 the PA must clearly disclose MDR, fees, settlement terms and any deductions in the contract with the merchant. <\/p>\n
4. What happens if there is a refund or chargeback? <\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
Refunds or chargebacks can delay or reverse settlement. Merchants should monitor refund windows and keep liquidity for possible reversals.<\/p>\n
5. How can I check if my PA holds funds in escrow properly? <\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
You can ask for the PA\u2019s escrow account bank\/branch details, request proof of core portion segregation, and review your monthly reconciliation statements. Transparency is your right under the regulatory framework. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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