Google Pay has now introduced its payments soundbox in India amidst the Paytm regulatory crisis. The new soundbox will provide real-time payment confirmation for merchants, similar to speakers from rivals like Paytm, PhonePe, and more.
Google Pay SoundPod
Google Pay’s Soundbox is called ‘SoundPod’ and is now available for merchants in India who accept online payments using Google’s Pay QR code.
Google Pay’s SoundPod has a modern design and mini display, unlike traditional soundboxes. It comes with four buttons that can be used to adjust the volume, power the speaker, and a menu button to navigate among the options in the speaker.
Merchants can order the SoundPod directly from their Google Pay for Business app. The soundbox is free to order, but merchants must pay a subscription fee to keep the speaker active. Google Pay is offering two plans for its SoundPod:
Daily Plan: Rs 499 one-time fee, followed by Rs 5 per day, which will be charged daily for 25 days a month. The daily fee will be charged as long as the merchant keeps using the SoundPod.
Annual Plan: Rs 1,499 for one year, which the merchant will pay upfront. Once the annual plan is purchased, the merchant will not be charged any other fees for one year, after which the plan will be renewed.
