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Introduction:
ePay app aids the public make safe and easy public-to-government (P2G) and business-to-government (B2G) payments. This mobile application was created and made available for public use in 2019 as a joint effort by PITB and the Punjab Finance Department.
This app gained popularity as it made revenue and tac collection easy for the Punjab government. You can safely assume that this app is a pioneer for Pakistan, the first digital tax aggregator in the country, enabling people to deposit their taxes for more than 6 departments.
Payment Methods:
The government of Punjab is making tireless efforts to enable its citizens to enjoy a digitally equipped life, free of hassles. You can make payments on this app through the following mediums:
- Mobile Banking
- ATMs
- Internet Banking
Type of Taxes:
Wondering what are the kinds of taxes you can pay through this app? This app helps one submit their taxes in six departments, and fourteen taxes in total are linked with this app. Their details are mentioned as follows:
Department 1:
Excise and Taxation is one of the departments linked with this app. The following type of taxes can be paid via the ePay Punjab app:
- Vehicle Token Tax
- Professional Tax
- Registration Tax for Motor Vehicle
- Property Tax
- Vehicle Transfer Tax
- Cotton Fee
Department 2:
The Board of Revenue (BOR) is another department linked with this app. The following type of taxes can be paid via the ePay Punjab app:
- e-Stamping
- Fard Fee
- Mutation Fee
Department 3:
Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) is also linked with this app. The following type of taxes can be paid via the ePay Punjab app
- Sales Tax on Services
- Punjab Infrastructural Development Cess
Department 4:
Industries is another department linked with this app. The following type of taxes can be paid via the ePay Punjab app:
Taxes available:
- Business Registration Fee
Department 5:
The Transport Department of Punjab is also a department linked with this app. The following type of taxes can be paid via the ePay Punjab app:
- Route Permit Tax
Department 6:
Taxes related to the department of Punjab Police can be paid through this app. These taxes are mentioned below:
- Traffic Challan
How to Use This App:
Below we have described a step-by-step guide for you to understand how this app works. So, what are you waiting for? Read this article till the end to find out all about this app.
- Firstly, using an Apple Store or Google Play Store, you need to download the app
- Next, you need to create your account on this app. Open this app to fill out your basic details such as your name, phone number, CNIC, and email address
- Thirdly, you will verify your account by entering the OTP (One Time Password), which you will receive on your phone
- Afterward, you can choose the type of tax that you need to pay
- After choosing the type of challan, you will fill out some more details about yourself
- Lastly, you will click on the ‘Generate Challan’ button to get your unique 17-digit Payment Slip Identification (PSID) number
- Afterward, you can make your tax payments through your nearest ATM, 1-Link Member bank Branches, or inter Bank Funds Transfer (IBFT)
Where are the Dues Paid?
Not all bank branches are connected to this service. However, you need not worry; we have got it all covered for you. Below mentioned is a table which you can consult to know the bank branches that are connected to this service:
Name of Bank |
Mobile Banking |
Internet Banking |
ATM Payment |
OTC Transaction |
| Summit Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bank Alfalah | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dubai Islamic Bank | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sindh Bank | Yes | No | No | No |
| Askari Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Habib Metro Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Faysal Bank Limited | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| JS Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Allied Bank Limited | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| NRSP Microfinance Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Islami | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Samba Bank | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Habib Bank Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Of Punjab | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| National Bank of Pakistan | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| United Bank Limited | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Al Habib | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Al Baraka Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bank of Khyber | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Meezan Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCB-IB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Soneri Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCB | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Silk Bank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Chartered Bank | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| FMFB Bank | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telenor Microfinance Bank | Yes | No | No | No |
| Apna Microfinance Bank | No | No | No | Yes |
| Khushhali Microfinance Bank | No | No | No | Yes |
| SME Bank | No | No | No | Yes |
| First Women Bank Limited | No | No | No | Yes |
| First Microfinance Bank | No | No | No | Yes |
| Citibank | No | No | No | Yes |
| FINCA Microfinance Bank | No | No | No | Yes |
Features of ePay Punjab:
This app is digitally equipped, fast and efficient. It is also time-saving and safe. Following are some of its most prominent features:
- Reduced physical visits to government offices
- Smart search features
- One-click payments
- 3 different payment channels
- Safe, easy, and secure payment processes
- Efficient method for B2G and P2G payments
- Easy to download
- Valid all over Punjab
- Payment of 14 taxes across 6 departments
Conclusion:
This blog presented various important factors regarding the ePay app recently launched in Punjab. This app is widely successful as it generated a revenue of PKR 1billion in just a short period of five months. Visit our website Business World to read more informative blogs such as Suzuki Alto Price in Pakistan and Suzuki Swift 2022 Price in Pakistan.
