NPCI onboards Disney+ Hotstar as a biller, here’s what it means for users

NPCI's Bharat BillPay Ltd. partners with Disney+ Hotstar for seamless subscription management on BBPS platform. Users can easily select from various subscription plans through banking and fintech apps, enhancing convenience and accessibility.

NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has onboarded Disney+ Hotstar as a biller on its Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) platform under the 'Subscription' category.

This strategic partnership aims to provide Disney+ Hotstar's existing and new users with a seamless subscription purchasing experience, fostering hassle-free engagement and loyalty.

By leveraging BBPS's one-stop solution for subscription management, audiences can now enjoy the extensive catalogue of Indian, international, and sports content offered by Disney+ Hotstar.

Users can conveniently choose from a variety of annual subscription plans, including the 'Mobile plan', the 'Super plan', and the 'Premium plan', all available for purchase through any BBPS-enabled banking and fintech apps. This integration eliminates the need for users to navigate multiple platforms, streamlining the subscription process.

Noopur Chaturvedi, Chief Executive Officer of NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd., expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, "We are excited to announce the addition of Disney+ Hotstar as a new biller on the BBPS platform. This move not only streamlines the subscription process for viewers but also enhances the value proposition of banking and fintech apps. With the continued expansion of the Bharat BillPay ecosystem, we're taking a significant stride in empowering consumers nationwide with a comprehensive solution for all their bill payment needs."

Piush Kothari, Head of Growth, Partnerships, and International Expansion at Disney+ Hotstar, echoed the sentiment, saying, "At Disney+ Hotstar, we are committed to making premium content easily accessible to our users across India. Our collaboration with Bharat BillPay reinforces this commitment by providing users with a convenient avenue to subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar through their preferred payment apps."