What Is the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)?

Introduction

Banking is easy in cities—but in rural India, people still walk long distances just to withdraw money. What if you could get banking at your doorstep?

That’s exactly what the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) offers.

In this blog, we explain in very simple words:

What is AEPS?
How does AEPS work?
Who can use it?
How to earn money by becoming an AEPS agent
How to start AEPS registration online free

What is AEPS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System)?

AEPS is a banking system that allows people to do basic bank services using their:

Aadhaar number
Bank name
Fingerprint (biometric verification)

No debit card. No passbook. No mobile app needed.

AEPS is made for villages, small towns, and remote areas, where banks and ATMs are far away.

Learn more from NPCI AEPS Official Page

What Services Can You Do with AEPS?

With AEPS, you can do the following:

✅ Cash Withdrawal
✅ Balance Enquiry
✅ Mini Statement
✅ Fund Transfer to another Aadhaar-linked account

For all this, the customer only needs:

Aadhaar number
Bank name
Fingerprint scan (biometric device)

How Does AEPS Work?

Here’s how a typical AEPS transaction works:

The customer goes to an AEPS agent (like you)
They give their Aadhaar number and bank name
The agent enters it into the system and takes a fingerprint scan
The request is sent to the bank through NPCI
Bank approves or rejects the transaction
If approved, the customer gets cash, and the agent gets a commission

It takes only 10–15 seconds, and the customer gets a printed or digital receipt.

Why Is AEPS Important in India?

AEPS helps millions of Indians who:

Don’t have smartphones
Don’t use mobile banking
Live far from banks
Want simple, safe banking

It makes banking services available in every village through local agents or shopkeepers.

Benefits of AEPS for Customers

No card or PIN needed
No mobile app required
Great for elderly or illiterate users
Banking at the local shop
Safe – needs Aadhaar and fingerprint

Benefits of AEPS for Agents (Retailers)

Earn commission on every transaction
Help your community with banking
Get more footfall to your shop
Start your digital business with low investment
Add-on services: recharge, bill payment, PAN card, EMI collection

✅ Start free: AEPS registration online free at Payplex

Who Can Become an AEPS Agent?

Anyone with a shop or digital business can become an AEPS agent. Ideal for:

Kirana stores
Medical shops
Mobile recharge centers
Internet cafes
Rural entrepreneurs
PAN card agents

What Do You Need to Start AEPS?

To start AEPS with Payplex, you need:

Documents:

Aadhaar card
PAN card
Bank account
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Devices:

Android smartphone or AEPS POS machine
Biometric device (like Morpho or Mantra)
Internet connection (mobile data or Wi-Fi)

How to Start AEPS Registration Online Free (Step-by-Step)

Step 1:

Go to Payplex AEPS Sign-Up

Step 2:

Enter your basic details – name, mobile number, email

Step 3:

Upload Aadhaar and PAN card for KYC

Step 4:

Once verified, you get your login ID and password

Step 5:

Install the app or use the portal to start giving services

It’s fast, simple, and FREE to register.

How Much Can You Earn with AEPS?

You earn money on every transaction:

Transaction Type	Earning per Transaction
Cash Withdrawal	₹5 to ₹15
Balance Enquiry	₹1 to ₹3
Mini Statement	₹1 to ₹2

If you serve 20–30 customers daily, you can easily earn ₹5,000–₹15,000 per month just from AEPS.

Real-Life Example

Let’s say you run a Kirana shop in a village. You start AEPS with Payplex.

You serve 25 customers per day
Each does a ₹1,000 cash withdrawal
You earn ₹10 per withdrawal
That’s ₹250 per day = ₹7,500 per month
Plus, you sell recharge, do PAN services = more income!

???? Start now at Payplex AEPS

Is AEPS Safe to Use?

Yes, AEPS is built by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). It is:

End-to-end encrypted
Requires Aadhaar + fingerprint
No one else can withdraw money from your account

Agents also get access to:

✅ Live dashboard
✅ Daily transaction reports
✅ 24/7 support

AEPS and Government Schemes

Many government benefits like:

PM-KISAN
NREGA wages
Pension
LPG subsidy

…are sent directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
AEPS helps people withdraw these subsidies locally, without going to the bank.

Difference Between AEPS and UPI

Feature	AEPS	UPI
Needs Smartphone	❌ No	✅ Yes
Works in Villages	✅ Yes	❌ Not always
Needs Aadhaar	✅ Yes	❌ No
Earns Agent Money	✅ Yes	❌ No
Secure & Verified	✅ Biometric-based	✅ PIN-based

Why Choose Payplex for AEPS Business?

Payplex is a trusted fintech company offering:

✅ Free AEPS registration
✅ Smart AEPS dashboard
✅ Commission on every service
✅ Biometric device support
✅ 24/7 customer care
✅ Other services like recharge, PAN, insurance, EMI, loan payment

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to start a micro-ATM business.

Conclusion

The Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) is a game-changer for banking in India. It makes life easier for both customers and agents.

If you want to:

Help your village with banking
Start a digital service business
Earn from home or your shop

Then AEPS is the best opportunity for you.

And the best part? You can start AEPS registration online free at Payplex.

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