Intex Joins mRUPEE to Launch Mobile Wallet Service

Domestic smartphone-maker Intex technologies on Thursday announced its partnership with Tata Teleservices subsidiary mRUPEE to launch its first mobile wallet service.

The Intex MyWallet will help make payments with integrated payment functionalities and conveniences within the device.

"Intex is at the forefront of digital expansion in India through its mobile ecosystem and our collaboration with mRUPEE is in-line with our focus to offer the customers additional value which is being created right from Video, Gaming, Healthcare, Utility, Entertainment, Ecommerce/Mobile advertisement all packed in their handsets at customers fingertips," said Vineet Singh, Head-VAS, Intex Technologies in a statement.

Users can recharge, money transfer, shopping, booking train, movie bus tickets, and more directly from Intex MyWallet.

Intex will also launch a retailer portal wherein, the Intex retailers will get opportunities to get higher share of customers wallet by offering retail assisted services of recharges, bill payments, utilities and money transfer.

Pradeep Kumar Sampath, COO, MMPL said, "The tie-up gives us an opportunity to serve both our and Intex customers by providing them a safe, secure and convenient mode to pay. The tie-up confirms our commitment to innovate in every aspect. MMPL focuses on providing transaction avenues to the customers using the mobile wallet platform and we are happy to leverage the partnership with Intex which will enable us cater to a larger audience."