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How to Add Money from a Credit Card to PhonePe – UPI & Wallet Guide

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How to Add Money to PhonePe Wallet Using Your Credit Card

Learn how to add money from a credit card, ways to link our card to the app, and more!

Just follow these quick steps to get started:

  1. Open the PhonePe app and tap on your profile picture

  2. Under the ‘Payment Methods’ option and select ‘PhonePe Wallet’

  3. Enter the amount you wish to add money to the PhonePe wallet from the credit card.

  4. Proceed by selecting credit card as the payment mode

  5. Click on the ‘Top Up Wallet’ and proceed with the transaction 

To complete the process, you need to authenticate it.

Note: You can only add funds to your PhonePe wallet if you have complied with KYC requirements.

How to add Your Credit Card to PhonePe

When you add a credit card to PhonePe, it simplifies your financial transactions. Here’s how you can go about it:

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Open the PhonePe app and tap your profile picture (top left).
  2. Go to "My Account" > "Payment Methods".
  3. Tap "Debit & Credit Cards" > "Add New Card".
  4. Enter card number, expiry date, CVV, and name.
  5. Verify with OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
  6. Tap "Confirm"; card gets saved for future use.

Once done, provide the OTP set to your registered mobile number. Finally, click on ‘Confirm’ and add your credit card to your PhonePe application.

How to Use Credit Card for UPI Payment Through PhonePe

You can use a RuPay credit card for UPI payments on PhonePe, because UPI support for credit cards is limited to RuPay cards under RBI’s June 2022 framework. The process starts by linking the card in PhonePe and then setting a UPI PIN for transactions.

Linking RuPay Credit Card with UPI 

Follow these steps to link your card with UPI on the PhonePe app:

  1. Open the PhonePe app and go to My Account or Payment Methods.
  2. Tap Add Credit Card or Add Card under the card section.
  3. Select your RuPay credit card and choose the issuing bank.
  4. Enter the last 6 digits of your card, then tap Set up PIN.
  5. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
  6. Set your 4-digit or 6-digit UPI PIN and confirm it

How to Pay Credit Card Bills Through the PhonePe App

Apart from quick payments, you can also clear your dues in PhonePe; this is different from how to add money to phonepe wallet from credit card. Use the Recharge & Pay Bills section to find the credit card bill option and complete payment in a few steps.

  1. Open the PhonePe app on your smartphone.

  2. Go to Recharge & Pay Bills and select Credit Card

  3. Enter your card details, including the card number, valid through date, and CVV, then tap Confirm.

  4. Tap Pay Bill and complete the transaction using the available payment method.

  5. Enter the bill amount you want to pay.

This way, you can easily clear your credit card dues using the PhonePe app.

Charges for Adding Money to PhonePe Using a Credit Card

often incurs convenience fees from 1-3% plus GST, primarily due to the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged by credit card issuers. These fees apply when loading funds into your PhonePe wallet via credit card, and they can vary by card issuer, type (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), and amount. Always check the displayed fee before confirming the transaction, as it appears upfront. Note that your credit card issuer might treat wallet loads as cash advances, potentially blocking rewards or adding extra interest. This is a key consideration for users planning frequent top-ups, especially with PhonePe's wallet limits of ₹10,000 balance and monthly caps.

Method

Charges

Notes

Credit Card Wallet Load

1-3% + GST

Varies by issuer/card type; shown before payment. No rewards often.

Debit Card Wallet Load

0.5-2% + GST

Lower than credit; check specific card.

UPI/Net Banking

Free

Preferred no-fee options for wallet top-ups. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Credit Card

Can we add money to the PhonePe wallet from credit cards?

Yes, you can add money from your credit card account to third-party UPI apps like PhonePe.

You can save the details of your credit card on PhonePe for faster payments, making it convenient.

There may be processing fees associated with making credit card payments on PhonePe, depending on your credit card issuer’s policies.

Yes, PhonePe is safe for credit card payments and other types of transactions. PhonePe uses a secure encrypted format to save the confidential information of its customers.

You can add a maximum of ₹10,000 per month and ₹1.2 Lakhs per year from your credit card to your PhonePe account.

Verify your registered mobile number matches your credit card and PhonePe account. Check DND status to allow bank SMS, and wait 30 seconds before tapping "Resend OTP." Restart your device if network issues persist. Contact your credit card issuer for unresolved problems.

Adding cash to your PhonePe wallet through credit cards attracts a convenience fee ranging between 1.5% and 3%, excluding GST.

Yes. PhonePe acts as a medium of transaction, allowing you to make payments for products and services using your credit card. You can make the payment using the PhonePe app after you add your credit card as one of the payment options. 

You can also add money from your credit card to your PhonePe wallet and pay your outstanding bills.

You can pay your credit card bill using PhonePe after you have linked your credit card or bank account with the PhonePe application. 

To pay your credit card bill, 

  1. Go to the ‘Recharge & Pay Bills’ and tap on ‘Credit Card’

  2. Select your saved card

  3. Tap on ‘Confirm’, enter the bill amount

  4. Tap ‘Pay Your Bill’ to complete the payment

A fund transfer may not be possible if there is an insufficient balance or the bank server of the beneficiary’s bank account is busy.

Yes, use the QR Code Scanner and pay using your credit card on PhonePe.

Yes, you can pay any UPI ID with your credit card through PhonePe using the beneficiary’s UPI ID or QR code.

Yes, but currently only RuPay credit cards support UPI payments on PhonePe. Visa and Mastercard credit cards cannot be linked for UPI transactions. Here’s how to use a credit card for UPI payment: simply link your RuPay credit card in the PhonePe app under Payment Methods and set up a UPI PIN to start making payments.

At present, only RuPay credit cards are supported for UPI payments. Banks like SBI and Kotak (both Bajaj Finserv Markets partners) issue RuPay credit cards that can be linked with PhonePe. If you want to know how to add money to a PhonePe wallet from a credit card, note that only RuPay cards can be used via UPI, while other cards may not be supported for wallet top-ups.

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Hi! I’m Roshani Ballal
Financial Content Specialist
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Roshani has over 6 years of experience and has honed her skills in performance content marketing in the financial domain. She loves diving into research and has crafted and overviewed creative copies, long-form financial content, engaging blogs, and informative articles. She specialises in delivering user-oriented content and solving problems through various content formats. On the side, Roshani enjoys writing poems-that's how she stays creative when she is not crunching numbers.

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