Uber starts accepting credit card payments once again in India

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Uber has announced that it is once again accepting credit card payments in India, stating that its Android app now conforms to the two-factor authentication guidelines set forth by India's banking regulatory body, the Reserve Bank of India.
Late last year, the RBI called for a ban on Uber's services on grounds of non-compliance with the two-factor authentication mandatory for all digital transactions carried out in the country. Uber then announced a deal with Indian digital wallet service Paytm, through which riders were able to link their debit and credit cards via Paytm. The integration — while functional — was cumbersome as it meant that users had to add funds to Paytm's digital wallet before hailing a cab.