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PayU Payments
3.5
based on 504 Reviews
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Company Summary
Digital payment gateway for online transactions
Overall Rating
3.5/5
based on 504 reviews
5% below
industry average
Critically rated for
Promotions, Job security, Work satisfaction
Work Policy
Hybrid
78% employees reported
Monday to Friday
81% employees reported
Flexible timing
72% employees reported
No travel
61% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
32 employees reported
Free meal
28 employees reported
Cafeteria
26 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
25 employees reported
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About PayU Payments
Founded in2002 (23 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
Office Locations
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Websitepayu.in
Primary Industry
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PayU India is the flagship company of Naspers group which is a $25 Billion internet and media conglomerate listed on London and Johannesburg stock exchanges respectively. PayU provides payment gateway solutions to online businesses through its cutting-edge and award-winning technology. In India, PayU serves more than 4,50,000+ merchants with over 100+ payment methods and is the preferred payments partner for nearly 60% of the e-commerce merchants, including all leading e-commerce companies and a majority of airline businesses.
PayU also launched LazyPay in 2017, an alternate lending platform to offer credit solutions such as Small Ticket Credit (Buy Now Pay Later), App-based loans (Instant personal loans) and Point of Sale Credit (Merchant EMI). LazyPay Buy Now Pay Later is currently live on 100+ merchants such as Byju’s, Swiggy, Zomato, Samsung, Croma, PVR, Box8, Bookmyshow, ixigo, Netmeds and many more.
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PayU Payments Ratings
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Overall Rating
3.5/5
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Job security
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PayU Payments is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 504 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at PayU Payments
based on 476 reviews
3.0
Rated by 109 Women
Rated 3.2 for Work-life balance and 3.0 for Company culture
3.6
Rated by 367 Men
Rated 3.6 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Salary
Work Policy at PayU Payments
based on 94 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
78%
Work from office
21%
Permanent work from home
1%
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Overall Rating | 3.5/5 based on 504 reviews | 3.0/5 based on 1.2k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 1.3k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 1.7k reviews |
Highly Rated for |  No highly rated category | No highly rated category | Job security Work-life balance Company culture | No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Job security Skill development | Salary Promotions Job security | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 78% employees reported | Work from office 52% employees reported | Hybrid 95% employees reported | Permanent work from home 48% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.0 Average rated by 109 women | 3.4 Average rated by 106 women | 4.0 Good rated by 335 women | 3.7 Good rated by 468 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 367 men | 2.9 Poor rated by 1k men | 3.9 Good rated by 962 men | 3.9 Good rated by 1.1k men |
Job security | 3.1 Average | 2.8 Poor | 4.1 Good | 3.6 Good |
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PayU Payments Salaries
PayU Payments salaries have received with an average score of 3.4 out of 5 by 504 employees.
Software Engineer
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₹12.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
Associate Software Engineer
(86 salaries)
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr
Key Account Manager
(69 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr
Product Manager
(63 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹44.5 L/yr
Associate Director
(61 salaries)
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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr
Sales Manager
(42 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr
Senior Product Manager
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₹28.6 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
Business Analyst
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
Lead Software Engineer
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₹17.6 L/yr - ₹55.5 L/yr
PayU Payments Interview Questions
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India’s Startup IPO Spring, Startup Funding Revives & More
- India witnesses a surge in startup IPO plans and funding activities.
- Wakefit and Pine Labs file for IPO with impressive revenue and profitability.
- Prosus expects Indian startups like Urban Company and PayU India to list in FY26.
- Startup funding sees a significant increase, with tech stocks gaining momentum.
Inc42 | 30 Jun, 2025
Quick Commerce To Become $40 Bn Market By 2030: Swiggy CEO
- Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety predicts the Indian quick commerce market to reach $30 Bn to $40 Bn in the next three to five years.
- Majety expects a higher consolidation in the quick commerce sector and stated that the market may not support multiple players.
- Swiggy's quick commerce arm, Instamart, aims for contribution margin breakeven between October 2025 and December 2025 by expanding dark stores.
- Prosus India head hinted at upcoming IPOs of Indian companies including Meesho, Urban Company, PayU, and possibly Rapido, reflecting the maturing market.
Inc42 | 26 Jun, 2025
PayU India’s Payment Revenue Grows 12% To $498 Mn In FY25
- PayU India's payment revenue increased by 12% to $498 million in FY25, aided by deeper penetration with existing merchants and expanding value-added services.
- The platform broke even in the second half of FY25, with the EBITDA margin for payments improving by 1 percentage point to -2%.
- Overall revenue for PayU surged by 21% in the fiscal year, but the overall EBITDA margin stood at -7%.
- PayU India recorded a trading loss despite revenue and margin improvements, with plans to restore profitability.
- Recently, PayU received approval from the RBI to operate as a payment aggregator in India.
- Founded in 2002, PayU offers digital payment and lending solutions, originally launched as PayU PG in 2011 and demerged from the parent in 2014.
Inc42 | 23 Jun, 2025
Valorant Backer Drives Doubled EPS For Prosus As Firm Readies Lifestyle Ecommerce Push In India
- Prosus NV is planning to enhance its lifestyle e-commerce presence in India, Latin America, and Europe, focusing on innovation and AI-driven technology.
- The company anticipates a doubling of its earnings per share (EPS) in the last fiscal year due to accelerated growth in its e-commerce businesses, particularly driven by its holding in Tencent Holdings Ltd., the company behind Valorant.
- Prosus expects its headline EPS from continued operations to grow between 91% and 100% year-on-year for the period ending in March.
- The company aims to increase its e-commerce bottom line to double its overall value by 2028, with investments in diverse sectors like food delivery, finance, and e-commerce in India.
- Prosus has expressed openness to invest between $5 million and $1 billion in Indian ventures, including Swiggy, Meesho, PayU, Urban Company, and others.
- Rapido has considered a new platform for its food delivery business, eyeing further expansion in the Indian market.
- In its half-yearly disclosure, Prosus saw varying returns from its investments in Indian startups, with negative internal rates of return, revenue growth, and potential IPOs on the horizon for companies like PayU, Meesho, and Bluestone.
- The revenue of PayU India business grew by 12% to $237 million, with solid growth in total payments and improvements in EBIT margins. PharmEasy delivered a negative IRR of -38%, while other investments showed positive returns.
- Prosus is enthusiastic about investment prospects in India, exemplified by its continuous investments in innovative Indian startups and a willingness to increase funding in the country.
- Chief Executive Fabricio Bloisi aims to streamline Prosus' strategy across its diverse global investments spanning five continents.
- The company's financial statements to be released on June 23 will provide more insights into its recent growth and future plans.
- Prosus' strategic focus includes leveraging AI-driven technology for sustainable growth, with a positive outlook on Indian investment opportunities.
- Overall, Prosus remains optimistic about its investments in India and other regions, positioning itself for sustained profitable growth and value creation.
- Prosus is actively seeking opportunities to expand its presence in key markets like India, emphasizing investment flexibility and the search for pioneering entrepreneurs and innovators.
- The company's robust financial performance and strategic investments in Indian startups underscore its commitment to accelerating growth and profitability.
- The firm's expansion plans in India align with its broader goal to enhance its e-commerce footprint globally and drive long-term value creation.
Bloomberg Quint | 12 Jun, 2025
PayU Boosts Board In Run-Up To IPO
- PayU, gearing up for its IPO, has expanded its board with three new appointments.
- New board members include Subhash Mundra, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, and Ashutosh Sharma.
- The board expansion aims to set new governance standards and accelerate investments in technology.
- PayU is owned by Prosus, raised INR 1,013 Cr from parent for IPO, and is likely to file for IPO in the ongoing financial year.
Inc42 | 31 May, 2025
Getepay Gets RBI Nod To Operate As Online Payment Aggregator
- Jaipur-based fintech startup Getepay has received the final authorization from RBI to operate as a payment aggregator (PA) online.
- With this licence, Getepay aims to scale up operations, deepen merchant offerings, and onboard small businesses from Tier II, III, and rural areas.
- Founded in 2016, Getepay offers digital payment and commerce solutions to merchants, claiming over 1.5 million merchants as customers.
- The company has raised approximately $4 million and joins other PA licence holders like PayU India, Easebuzz, and MobiKwik's Zaakpay ePayment Services.
Inc42 | 22 May, 2025
Fintech firm PayU receives RBI approval to operate as online payment aggregator in India
- PayU, a digital payments company in India, has received final authorization from RBI to operate as an online payment aggregator.
- The approval enables PayU to resume onboarding new merchants after facing regulatory challenges over the past two years.
- This milestone aligns with PayU's IPO preparations planned for the second half of 2025 and the recent appointment of a Chief Risk Officer for risk compliance enhancements.
- PayU's expansion includes acquiring a stake in Mindgate Solutions to strengthen its presence in India's real-time payments sector.
ISN | 14 May, 2025
RBI Grants Final Approval To PayU For Online Payment Aggregation
- PayU has secured final authorization from RBI to function as an Online Payment Aggregator under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
- PayU Payments, backed by investor Prosus, is a digital financial services provider in India offering tailored digital payment solutions.
- The company operates under RBI regulation and provides advanced payment gateway solutions to over 5,00,000 businesses with various online payment methods.
- PayU enables businesses to accept digital payments through more than 150 online payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, net banking, EMIs, QR codes, UPI, wallets, and more.
Bloomberg Quint | 14 May, 2025
Zillion partners with fintech major PayU
- Zillion partners with fintech major PayU to allow customers to earn and redeem Zillion Coins across PayU's extensive merchant network.
- Customers can automatically earn Zillion Coins on all qualified merchant transactions on the PayU checkout page and redeem them into virtual currency to offset purchase costs with participating PayU-enabled merchants.
- Zillion Coins earned on a transaction on PayU can be redeemed across Zillion's entire merchant network.
- The partnership enhances Zillion's brand affinity and adds a diverse set of brands in their portfolio, aiming to offer customer delight in every shopping experience.
ISN | 5 May, 2025
Rigi’s New Lifeline, Reliance Reboots Esports Play & More
- Rigi, a startup that previously focused on finfluencers, has shifted its business to beauty and lifestyle content due to regulatory crackdowns on unregistered finfluencers in India.
- The company launched Lit Vibes, a beauty-focused content app, to sustain its operations after being forced to let go of staff following the impact on revenue caused by the regulatory changes.
- Earlier, Rigi attempted to comply by launching Gap Up, an app featuring courses from certified financial influencers, but ultimately had to discontinue it in March this year.
- Now, backed by investors like Accel, Elevation, and Peak XV, Rigi is betting on its newly launched app to attract creators from beauty, travel, and personal care sectors, but faces challenges in a competitive creator economy in India.
- Despite initial hurdles, Reliance is reentering the esports sector in India aiming to capitalize on the growing interest in gaming in the country.
- Other updates in the Indian startup ecosystem include successful financial performances from companies like The Bear House, Ather, and Freshworks, as well as regulatory developments such as Zaakpay's payment aggregator license.
- Airtel's partnership with Blinkit to provide 10-minute SIM card deliveries was halted after regulatory scrutiny, and startups like PayU and SHOEGR are making strategic moves to strengthen their positions in the market.
Inc42 | 1 May, 2025
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PayU Payments FAQs
When was PayU Payments founded?
PayU Payments was founded in 2002. The company has been operating for 23 years primarily in the FinTech sector.
Where is the PayU Payments headquarters located?
PayU Payments is headquartered in Amsterdam.
How many employees does PayU Payments have in India?
PayU Payments currently has more than 1,600+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in PayU Payments based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does PayU Payments have good work-life balance?
PayU Payments has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 65% employees rated PayU Payments 4 or above, while 35% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read PayU Payments work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is PayU Payments good for career growth?
Career growth at PayU Payments is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 35% employees rated PayU Payments 3 or below, while 65% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading PayU Payments promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in PayU Payments?
Working at PayU Payments does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, job security and work satisfaction, based on 500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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