How many active Payment Banks are there in India as of February 2026?

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As of February 2026, India has 6 active payment banks: Airtel, India Post, Fino, Jio, NSDL, and Paytm. Out of 11 original RBI licensees in 2015, only these 6 remain operational, providing basic banking and remittance services under RBI regulation for financial inclusion.

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6 As of February 2026, India has 6 active payment banks: Airtel, India Post, Fino, Jio, NSDL, and Paytm. Out of 11 original RBI licensees in 2015, only these 6 remain operational, providing basic banking and remittance services under RBI regulation for financial inclusion.

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