Bharat Bill Payment System - Biller Solution by Cashfree Payments

Overview

Cashfree Payments' BBPS-Biller solution enables businesses to leverage India's next-generation bill payments infrastructure and collect recurring payments both digitally and offline at the lowest cost. The solution provides fast and secure bill payment collection through the Bharat Bill Payment System network.

Network Reach and Scale

Metric Value
UPI channels and bank apps 150+
Billers already live on BBPS 21,000+
Offline centres in network 35 lakhs+

How to Start Collecting Bill Payments Using BBPS

Step 1: Get Listed on the BBPS Network as a Biller

Businesses must first get registered and listed on the BBPS network as an authorized biller.

Step 2: Get Paid via Both Online and Offline Channels

Once listed, billers can accept payments through 150+ digital payment channels including major UPI apps and 35 lakh offline touchpoints.

Step 3: Collect Upcoming Payments Seamlessly

After initial setup, recurring bill payments are collected automatically through the BBPS infrastructure.

Platform Features and Benefits

Hassle-free Onboarding

Use robust APIs or no-code solution to get connected to the BBPS network in less than 3 weeks.

Powerful Dashboard and Reporting

Customise reports to track bill payments across sources in one single view. 24*7 customer support for on-priority issue resolution.

Instant Transaction Updates

Receive updates on transaction status and confirmation as soon as a bill is paid by the customer.

Fastest Turnaround Time

With Cashfree's guided onboarding and extensive technical support, make your digital-first bill collection journey 2X faster.

Customer Notifications

Send bill payment reminders to your customers and get payments through any of the 150+ payment apps or 35 lakh offline touchpoints.

Supported Biller Categories

Digital-first bill payments are growing across 20+ categories:

Electricity and Water Bills

For DISCOMs, Water Supply Board, Municipal Corporations etc.

Partial and Full Loan Repayments

For NBFCs, LSPs and other lending-focused agencies.

Broadband, Cable and DTH Bills and Advance Payments

For LCOs, MSOs, Broadband, DTH distributors etc.

Landline and Mobile Postpaid Recharges

For mobile network and landline operators.

B2B Invoice Payments

For businesses collecting payments via invoices.

Insurance Premium Payments Online and Offline

For insurance providers, aggregators etc.

Piped Gas and LPG Cylinder

For city gas distribution networks, LPG providers etc.

PGs and Coliving Rentals

For all rental service providers like PGs, co-living, hostels etc.

Key Advantages

Go Live in Less Than 3 Weeks

Connect with all major UPI apps and offline collection centres in one go. Get instant alerts of payments received, and track incoming payments with ease.

90% Faster Reconciliation

With real-time payments tracking, reconciliation and reporting on your dashboard, save on your manual efforts.

Minimise Collection Cost

Leverage e-bills and automation to provide superior customer experience with up to 4X lower operation and integration cost.

Settlements in <24 hrs

Access funds the very next day, with guaranteed settlement cycles on the BBPS network.

24*7 Customer Support

Onboard seamlessly with extensive pre-integration and post-integration customer support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BBPS?

Bharat Bill Pay System (BBPS) is an integrated online ecosystem that connects 35 lakhs offline collection centres and 150+ digital payment channels including major UPI apps for all kinds of bill payments. A single integration, often facilitated by payment aggregators like Cashfree gives you access to this huge network which enables you to provide multiple payment options for your customers, both online and offline.

What is a biller?

The billers are entities that generate the recurring bills to be paid. A few common examples are:

How can I collect bill payments from UPI apps like Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay etc.?

Cashfree's Biller solution for BBPS helps you collect bills from all major UPI apps like Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and more with a single integration that connects you to the BBPS network. You can start the integration process with the following steps:

  1. Express your interest through the contact form
  2. Our BBPS expert will reach out to you at the earliest to take the next steps on onboarding agreement and provide you complete integration support
  3. Post integration, the Cashfree team supports you to do end-to-end testing and enables you to start collecting bill payments on the BBPS network within 3 weeks

Is there any transaction limit for payments through BBPS?

The transaction limits are dependent on the mode of payment. For example, if the customer is making the payment through an UPI app, the UPI transaction limits would be applicable for the BBPS transaction.

What is the settlement cycle for BBPS?

BBPS works on a T+1 settlement cycle. The billers get fast and guaranteed settlements for transactions through BBPS within 24 hours after the payment is made.

Is my business eligible to be listed on Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)?

To be eligible to be listed on the BBPS network, you should belong to one of the 20+ categories specified by BBPS. You can verify if your business is eligible by connecting with Cashfree experts.

How long does it take to be live on the BBPS network as a biller?

With Cashfree's Biller solution for BBPS, you can integrate and go live as a biller in less than 3 weeks.

Can I collect recurring payments for my business using Bharat Bill Payment System?

Yes, you can collect recurring bills for your business using BBPS. For example, if you are a NBFC giving out loans, your borrowers will have to repay the loan on a recurring basis. Once your borrowers make the first payment, they get the bills of the subsequent payments on their UPI app, which they can pay anytime and anywhere.

What are the charges for using BBPS to collect your bill payments?

The charges per transaction vary from category to category. To get the best pricing for your business category, please reach out to Cashfree.

What is the difference between BOU and COU?

Biller Operating Unit (BOU) and Consumer Operating Unit (COU) are both authorised entities that offer BBPS services. BOU offers the BBPS services to billers while COU acts as consumer-facing collection agents.

About Cashfree Payments

Cashfree Payments enables 1 Million+ growing businesses in India and across the globe to collect payments, make payouts, manage international payments, and more. Cashfree Payments is backed by SBI, Y Combinator, Krafton, and Apis partners and was incubated by PayPal.

Regulatory Authorizations

RBI Authorised Payment Aggregator License Certificate of Authorisation No. 266/2025

RBI Authorised Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Provider Certificate of Authorisation No. 209/2024

Contact Information

For more information about the BBPS Biller solution, businesses can request a demo or connect with Cashfree's BBPS experts through the company's contact forms.