Good news for indian train travelers. Right now traveling by Indian Railways is very convenient. Many travelers prefer to purchase their train tickets ahead of time to avoid any issues during their trip. Indian Railways offers two methods for making reservations: online and offline. For offline bookings, you need to visit a railway counter to secure your tickets. Alternatively, for online reservations, you can easily book your tickets through the IRCTC website or app.

If you choose to book your train tickets online, there’s some exciting news for you! Your payment process is now more reliable, thanks to the IRCTC e-wallet, which has become a fantastic option. Let’s explore how you can book tickets using the IRCTC e-wallet.

What are the advantages of using the IRCTC e-wallet?

When you book a train ticket online, you typically incur payment gateway charges on the IRCTC website or app. However, by using the IRCTC e-wallet, you can avoid these charges altogether. Additionally, the payment process is quicker compared to other payment methods, meaning you won’t have to wait around for long.

If your ticket gets canceled, your refund will be instantly added to your e-wallet. You can fund your e-wallet using your bank account, UPI, Paytm, Amazon Pay, net banking, debit card, credit card, or any other method. Just keep in mind that it can only be used on the IRCTC website and app.

 

How to book tickets using the IRCTC e-wallet?

To get started with the IRCTC e-wallet, head over to the IRCTC website and log in with your ID and password. Next, navigate to the IRCTC Exclusive section and select the eWallet option. If your PAN card or Aadhaar card is already verified with IRCTC, you can skip the verification step. If not, you’ll need to complete that first.

 

Once that’s done, click on eWallet, and you’ll find the option to top it up. You can add funds using UPI, net banking, credit card, or debit card. The minimum amount you can add is Rs 100, and the maximum is Rs 10,000. After you’ve topped it up, you’re all set to use the IRCTC e-wallet for your transactions.