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{"id":648,"date":"2015-10-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2015-12-28T17:45:16","modified_gmt":"2015-12-28T12:15:16","slug":"bharat-bill-payment-system-bbps-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxclick.org\/type\/banking\/bharat-bill-payment-system-bbps-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) – FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

1) What is Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)?<\/p>\n

Ans: Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) is an integrated bill payment system which will offer interoperable and accessible bill payment service to customers online as well as through a network of agents on the ground. The system will provide multiple payment modes and instant confirmation of payment.<\/p>\n

2) Where I can find more details about the BBPS system?<\/p>\n

Ans: The policy guidelines for the BBPS system were issued by the Reserve Bank of India on November 28, 2014. The document is available in the following link https:\/\/www.rbi.org.in\/scripts\/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=9368&Mode=0<\/a>. The BBPS will operate as a tiered structure with a single Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) and multiple Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units (BBPOUs).<\/p>\n

3) What is Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU)?<\/p>\n

Ans: Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) will be a single authorized entity operating the BBPS. The BBPCU will set necessary operational, technical and business standards for the entire system and its participants, and also undertake clearing and settlement activities. As indicated in the circular dated November 28, 2015 National Payment Corporation (NPCI) has been identified to act as BBPCU. It will be an authorized entity under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.<\/p>\n

4) What is Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU)?<\/p>\n

Ans: Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units (BBPOUs) will be authorised operational entities, working in adherence to the standards set by the BBPCU facilitating bill payments online as well as through a network of agents, on the ground.<\/p>\n

5) What is the current scope of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)?<\/p>\n

Ans: To start with the scope of BBPS will cover repetitive payments for everyday utility services such as electricity, water, gas, telephone and Direct-to-Home (DTH). Gradually, the scope would be expanded to include other types of repetitive payments.<\/p>\n

6) Where can we get more details about the activities of BBPCU and BBPOU standards?<\/p>\n

The prospective applicants for authorization \/ approval to function as BBPOUs may approach National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for further details on the Procedural Guidelines and other technical and operational aspects \/ details.<\/p>\n

7) Who should apply for authorisation to become BBPOUs?<\/p>\n

Ans: Banks and non-bank entities presently engaged in any of the above bill payment activities falling under the scope of BBPS and are desirous of continuing the activity are mandatorily required to apply for approval \/ authorisation to Reserve Bank of India under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act 2007.<\/p>\n

8) What is the time frame for applying for authorization \/ approval to the Reserve Bank of India?<\/p>\n

The applications for authorization \/ approval from non-bank entities and banks will be accepted till close of business on November 20, 2015.<\/p>\n

9) What are the eligibility criteria for non-bank entities for seeking authorisation as BBPOUs?<\/p>\n

Ans: The eligibility criteria for non-bank entities seeking authorization to function as BBPOUs are given below:<\/p>\n