In November 2012, the Government of Bihar restructured the previously existing Bihar State Electricity Board into five functionally independent state-owned companies. One among them is the South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL). SBPDCL distributes electricity to more than 50 lakh consumers (18 lakh homes) across 17 districts in South Bihar.
One of the key objectives of SBPDCL is to adapt and strengthen its distribution network. The electricity board also offers reliable and secure payment services to its customers through its web portal, the Bihar Bijli Bill Pay app, ATP machines, and the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) platform on Bajaj Finserv. SBPDCL has undertaken several security measures to safeguard customer transactions and protect the system from potential cyber threats.
Let us understand the security measures implemented in SBPDCL online payment systems that ensure the safety and privacy of customer information.
Need for secure online payment systems
Online payment security entails various measures and protocols that are put in place to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity of financial transactions performed online. As more customers now prefer to pay their SBPDCL bill payments online, the security of payment information is of utmost importance for individuals, companies, and financial institutions.
Thus, a secure payment system protects sensitive customer data by employing various advanced encryption technologies. These encryption technologies safeguard your personal information from potential cyber-attacks and data breaches, thus minimising the risk of fraud.
Benefits of electricity bill payment through Bajaj Finserv
Bajaj Finserv allows you to pay your electricity bill payment seamlessly through the Bajaj Finserv BBPS platform on the Bajaj Finserv website or app. Here are some of the unique benefits you stand to enjoy:
● Hassle-free payments: You can now pay your SBPDCL light bill in just a few simple steps either through the Bajaj Finserv BBPS platform on the Bajaj Finserv website or app.
● Safe and secure: With Bajaj Finserv adhering to the highest security standards, the BBPS platform’s robust security measures ensure your payment details are safe and secure.
● Multiple payment options: You can make the payment using your debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI, thus enjoying enhanced convenience.
● Real-time confirmation: You will receive an SMS and email confirmation once the transaction is complete.
● One platform: On the Bajaj Finserv BBPS platform, you can pay for everything in one place, be it electricity bills, phone top-ups, insurance payments, credit card bills, or even municipal taxes.
Security measures employed in SBPDCL online payment systems
Digital transactions though touted to be the most secure form of payments, still has some inherent risks. Therefore, the SBPDCL or other payment avenues such as the Bajaj Finserv BBPS platform follow the latest security guidelines and use industry standard security measures such as:
Encryption technology that converts sensitive data (such as credit card information) into unreadable code during transmission, thus curbing unauthorised access by hackers.
SSL encryption that facilitates the secure transmission of information, such as account and credit card numbers, between your mobile phone or laptop and the payment platform.
A two-factor authentication (2FA) that ensures that the individual making the payment is the account holder.
Payment gateways that boast the highest security standards like PCI DSS, offering an additional layer of security for the transmission and storage of sensitive information.
The comprehensive security measures employed in online payment systems ensure your information remains confidential. This is achieved by using advanced encryption technologies, two-factor authentication, and partnering with secure payment gateways. Thus, paying your SBPDCL bill online is seamless, convenient, and completely safe. You can rely on the Bajaj Finserv BBPS platform to make bill payments quickly and effortlessly while benefitting from features like multiple payment options and instant payment confirmation.
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