{"id":5835,"date":"2025-09-25T19:06:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5835"},"modified":"2025-09-25T19:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:36:21","slug":"shield-your-savings-airtels-answer-to-rising-digital-payment-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5835","title":{"rendered":"Shield Your Savings: Airtel’s Answer to Rising Digital Payment Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Airtel Payments Bank Launches \u2018Safe Second Account\u2019 to Shield Savings from Digital Fraud<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bengaluru, September 25, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In a direct response to the rising tide of online financial fraud, Airtel Payments Bank today unveiled the \u2018Safe Second Account,\u2019 a new banking product designed to allow consumers to enjoy the convenience of digital payments while keeping their primary savings secure.<\/p>\n

The product encourages a fundamental shift in banking behavior: using a dedicated, easily accessible account for daily digital transactions\u2014such as UPI payments, bill settlements, and online shopping\u2014while insulating one’s main savings account from potential threats like phishing, SIM swaps, and unauthorized transactions.<\/p>\n

\u201cDigital payments have transformed the way India manages money, but with convenience comes the responsibility of ensuring safety,\u201d said Anubrata Biswas, MD & CEO of Airtel Payments Bank. \u201cThe Safe Second Account is a step in that direction – encouraging a simple yet powerful habit of separating everyday transaction funds from core savings. We believe this small behavioral shift can help consumers embrace digital transactions more securely.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Smarter Habit for the Digital Age<\/strong><\/p>\n

With digital payments becoming ubiquitous, from local kirana stores to e-commerce platforms, the risk of fraud has grown in parallel. The Safe Second Account aims to function as a financial buffer. Instead of exposing their primary account with every transaction, customers can transfer a limited amount to their Airtel Payments Bank account for daily use.<\/p>\n

The account requires zero minimum balance and can be opened instantly through the banking section of the Airtel Thanks app, making it accessible to a wide range of customers. Despite its transactional nature, the account also offers an interest rate of up to 6.5% on savings and comes with a suite of features including seamless UPI integration, an eco-friendly debit card with benefits up to \u20b915,000, and comprehensive bill payment options.<\/p>\n

Multi-Layered Security at its Core<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond its convenience, the account is built on a foundation of advanced security features tailored to counter modern digital risks. These safeguards include:<\/p>\n