PAYBACK

PAYBACK

Digital loyalty and data ecosystem

Overview

PAYBACK operates Europe’s leading loyalty and data ecosystem. It runs a digital platform where shoppers earn points for purchases with a network of partner brands, using a mobile app and loyalty card to track activity and deliver rewards. How it works: Customers link purchases to their PAYBACK account, accumulating points that can be redeemed for rewards or discounts. The system uses purchase data to personalize offers and recommendations while providing partners with insights about consumer behavior. How it stands out: PAYBACK combines loyalty services with a large-scale data-driven platform across many European markets, offering a broad partner network and customer-centric promotions that are tailored through data insights. Goal: To deepen shopper engagement and partner value by turning shopping activity into rewards and actionable consumer insights, creating a scalable loop that benefits both sides.

About PAYBACK

Simplify's Rating
Why PAYBACK is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Financial Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gurugram, India

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • BharatPe launched Zillion Rewards on March 19, 2026, tying loyalty to UPI transactions.
  • The Zillion app updated April 10, 2026, showing active product maintenance and feature work.
  • PAYBACK Products launched September 23, 2026, moving loyalty toward commerce and higher frequency engagement.

What critics are saying

  • BharatPe's Ashneer Grover fight consumed years, including SIAC and Delhi High Court battles.
  • Zillion's rebrand risks consumer confusion, since PAYBACK, Zillion, and ICICI loyalty overlap.
  • If redemption economics worsen, merchants like Apollo and PayU will subsidize fewer points.

What makes PAYBACK unique

  • PAYBACK, now Zillion, spans multi-brand loyalty across BharatPe merchants and PayU networks.
  • BharatPe acquired 100% of Payback India, integrating rewards directly into UPI spending.
  • Zillion app still redeems points across Apollo Pharmacy, HPCL, BookMyShow, and others.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Sabbatical Leave

Meal Benefits

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 4%

1 year growth

↑ 4%

2 year growth

↑ 4%
NewZNew
Aug 21st, 2022
Payback receives award Product of the Year” 2013 in the Reward Points/Loyalty Programs category

PAYBACK has been awarded “Product of the Year” 2013 in the Reward Points/Loyalty Programs category, based on 18,000 consumer interviews, across 23 cities in India.

News Patrolling
May 31st, 2022
Payback partnered with Apollo Pharmacy Ltd. on May 31st 22'.

India, May 31, 2022: PAYBACK India, a BharatPe company and the country’s largest multi-brand loyalty program, today announced a strategic alliance with Apollo Pharmacy, India’s largest pharmacy.

CNBC TV18
Sep 30th, 2021
Loyalty Solutions & Research Pvt Ltd. launches pay feature on mobile app

Payback India, a BharatPe company has announced the launch of a pay feature on its mobile app.

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