Merchant & User Agreement

Terms & Conditions

Governing terms and operational guidelines for Retailers, Distributors, Master Distributors, and users of CASHPAY MITRA services.

Effective Date: October 2026 Jurisdiction: Chhattisgarh, India
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Commercial Arrangement & Appointment

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between CASHPAY MITRA ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our") and the Retailer, Distributor, Master Distributor, Super Distributor, or State Head ("Merchant", "Partner", or "You").

By completing the registration process, completing your eKYC, or accessing the CASHPAY MITRA web portal or mobile application, you unconditionally accept and agree to be bound by these Terms, the Privacy Policy, the Refund Policy, and all regulatory directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Independent Contractor Status: The relationship between CASHPAY MITRA and the Merchant is strictly on a principal-to-principal basis. The Merchant is an independent commercial facilitator and shall not represent itself as an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of CASHPAY MITRA.
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Scope of Authorized Services

CASHPAY MITRA grants the Merchant a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access the platform and render the following digital financial and retail services to customers:

✓ AEPS Cash Withdrawal & Inquiry Aadhaar Enabled Payment System for biometric cash withdrawal, balance enquiry, and mini statements.
✓ Domestic Money Transfer (DMT) Instant IMPS/NEFT fund transfers to any bank account across India.
✓ BBPS Utility Bill Payments Electricity, Water, Gas, Fastag, Broadband, Postpaid, and Loan EMI payments via Bharat BillPay.
✓ Prepaid Recharge & DTH Mobile and DTH prepaid recharges across all telecom circles in India.
✓ Micro-ATM & POS Debit card cash withdrawal and transactions via certified Micro-ATM devices.
✓ PAN Card Application & UTI/NSDL New PAN card generation and corrections in coordination with authorized UTITSL / NSDL portals.
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Merchant Responsibilities & NPCI 2FA Compliance

Merchants operating under the CASHPAY MITRA network must adhere strictly to all compliance standards:

  • Mandatory Daily 2FA: Merchants must perform daily biometric Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on the CASHPAY MITRA portal using their registered Aadhaar number and biometric scanner before processing any AEPS transactions, in compliance with NPCI regulations.
  • Customer Presence: AEPS transactions must be performed strictly in the physical presence of the customer. Facilitating remote biometric capture or using forged silicone fingerprints is a punishable criminal offense under the Aadhaar Act and IPC.
  • No Surcharges: Retailers are strictly prohibited from charging illegal service fees or extra cash charges from customers for AEPS withdrawals beyond what is officially stipulated.
  • Physical Register: Merchants must maintain an updated physical or digital register recording Date, Customer Name, Mobile Number, Aadhaar Last 4 Digits, Bank Name, Amount, RRN, and Customer Signature/Thumb Impression.
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Technical Infrastructure & Hardware

The Merchant shall procure and maintain at its own expense the necessary equipment to access the services:

Biometric Scanner

UIDAI L0/L1 Certified Device (Mantra MFS100, Morpho MSO 1300, Startek, etc.)

Broadband / 4G/5G

Reliable, stable high-speed internet connectivity for uninterrupted transactions

Android or PC

Android smartphone (OS 8.0+) or desktop computer with updated Chrome/Edge browser

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Wallet Operations & Settlement Rules

All financial activities on the CASHPAY MITRA platform operate through an authorized digital ledger wallet:

  • Pre-paid Wallet Balance: For processing utility bill payments, money transfers, and recharges, the Merchant must maintain sufficient advance prepaid balance. No overdraft facilities are provided.
  • AEPS Payouts / Move to Bank: Funds accumulated from AEPS cash withdrawals and Micro-ATM transactions can be settled directly to the Merchant's verified bank account via instant IMPS or NEFT. Standard banking IMPS switch charges may apply.
  • Zero Negative Balance: The Merchant agrees that any chargebacks, reversals, or recovery dues initiated by partner banks may be debited directly from their wallet balance.
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Commission, Charges & Tax Deductions (TDS)

CASHPAY MITRA offers competitive commissions across all services according to active commission slabs displayed in the merchant portal:

• Commission is credited instantly or on a T+1 basis upon successful completion of transactions.

• TDS Compliance: Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) shall be deducted from commission earnings as per Section 194H of the Indian Income Tax Act. Merchants must submit a valid PAN card to ensure proper credit in their Form 26AS.

• Slabs and rates are subject to revision based on changes from banking partners, telecom operators, and NPCI interchange guidelines.

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Prohibited Activities & Zero Tolerance

The following activities are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination, wallet freeze, and criminal reporting:

❌ Splitting Transactions: Breaking a single customer cash withdrawal into multiple smaller transactions to earn multiple commission tiers.
❌ Overcharging Customers: Demanding illicit extra cash fees, commissions, or percentages from rural/unbanked citizens for cash withdrawals.
❌ Biometric Fraud: Any attempt to replicate fingerprints, use rubber/cloned impressions, or execute transactions without the customer being physically present.
❌ Money Laundering: Transacting for unauthorized, blacklisted, or politically sensitive third parties without proper KYC.
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Termination & ID Suspension

CASHPAY MITRA reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate Merchant accounts with or without notice if:

  • The Merchant breaches any term or condition of this agreement.
  • Suspicious, fraudulent, or chargeback velocity is detected on the Merchant's ID.
  • A direct complaint or freeze request is received from Cyber Crime, Police, NPCI, or sponsor banks.
  • Inactivity on the portal exceeds 180 continuous calendar days.
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Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of India. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Kawardha / Bilaspur High Court, Chhattisgarh.

For contract or legal queries, write to us at:

CASHPAY MITRA Legal Desk

Kawardha Chhattisgarh India 491995

Email: help@cashpaymitra.com | Helpline: +91 8889453026