– Paytm is the only UPI app to offer this capability, built in response to provide more privacy options to users
India’s payment pioneer Paytm has introduced its new ‘Hide Payments’ feature exclusively for consumers as part of its latest app rollout, giving users greater control over their transaction history and enhanced privacy on the platform.
The feature allows users to move selected transactions out of their primary transaction history view, offering a more private and personalised way to manage digital payments. The transactions aren’t deleted or altered and remain fully secure and accessible whenever required, simply tucked away in a separate, protected section. At present, Paytm is the only UPI app to offer this capability to its users.
According to the company, the feature was developed in response to growing user demand for more nuanced privacy options. Many users increasingly manage shared devices, handle sensitive purchases, or prefer a more discreet view of their financial activity. Paytm’s new capability aims to address these evolving needs while maintaining transparency and security.
Here are the steps to hide/unhide payments in ‘Balance & History’ section on the Paytm app:
To hide a transaction:
1. Open the Paytm app and go to ‘Balance & History’ section
2. Swipe left on the payment you wish to hide.
3. When the option appears, tap on ‘Hide’ option
4. Confirm by selecting ‘Yes, Hide Payment’
5. The payment will now be hidden from your payment history
To unhide a transaction:
- Open the Paytm app and go to the ‘Balance & History’ section
- Tap the three-dot icon on the top-right corner of the screen
- Select ‘View Hidden Payments’ from the menu.
- Enter your mobile handset’s access PIN or provide biometric (finger/face) verification in order to view all your hidden payments
- Swipe left on the transaction you wish to unhide, then tap on ‘Unhide’
- The transaction will now be visible again in your payment history