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    Digital gold offers on Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Check offers on Paytm, PhonePe, JioFinance; how to buy gold from home

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    Akshaya Tritiya 202: Akshaya Tritiya on April 19, 2026, sees a surge in digital gold purchases. Platforms like PhonePe, JioFinance, and Paytm offer convenient ways to invest in 24K gold, bypassing crowded stores and storage concerns. These apps allow easy buying, selling, and even physical gold delivery options.

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    Check digital gold offers on Akshaya Tritiya
    While gold jewellery attracts people during the festive season as they purchase the yellow metal around festivals such as Akshaya Tritiya, many prefer buying the digital form of gold. While their main purpose behind buying digital gold is investment, it also allows them to avoid crowded stores and long waiting times at jewellery shops and stores during a festive season. Another key reason for this shift is the concern over storage and safety. Unlike physical gold, digital gold or paper gold options eliminate the need to arrange secure storage at home or in bank lockers, making them a more convenient choice for many modern buyers.

    On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on April 19, 2026, we take you through digital gold offers from Paytm, PhonePe and JioFinance. heck how to buy gold from these apps from the comfort of your home.

    Also read: Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and time: Check city-wise muhurat timings for gold buying



    When will be Akshaya Tritiya celebrated?

    Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on Sunday April 19, 2026. According to Drik Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi will begin at 10:49 AM on April 19 and end at 07:27 AM on April 20.

    Digital gold on PhonePe

    Users can purchase 99.99% purity-certified 24K digital gold on the PhonePe platform, from MMTC-PAMP, SafeGold and Caratlane. Users can even choose to pay through multiple modes of payment such as UPI, UPI Lite, credit & debit cards, wallet and gift cards.

    How to purchase 24k digital gold on PhonePe

    Step 1: Open the PhonePe app, scroll down to Gold & Silver and tap on ‘More’
    Step 2: Tap on ‘Buy Gold’
    Step 3: Enter the value you want to buy and click on ‘Proceed’
    Step 4: Tap Proceed to Pay (kindly ensure to do so before the 5 minute timer on your screen runs out).
    Step 5: Choose your mode of payment and click on Pay.


    Jio Finance gold offer

    Individuals can buy 24 carat pure gold from the comfort of your home on the Jio Finance app. Add digital gold to your investment portfolio by starting an SIP with Jio Gold or simply investing in gold starting at Rs 10. Buy and sell anytime you want and enjoy the simplicity of trading in gold with JioFinance.
    According to a press release, “Jio Finance has launched a limited-period campaign from April 19 to April 21, 2026, customers purchasing digital gold worth Rs 2,000 or more will receive 1% additional gold (up to Rs 1,000 worth of digital gold on every lump sum purchase), which will be credited to their JioGold account within four business days.”

    How to purchase 24k digital gold on Jio Finance

    Step 1: Download the JioFinance app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
    Step 2: Register using your mobile number, complete KYC and link your bank account
    Step 3: Tap on ‘Jio Gold’ in the app's products section
    Step 4: Select 'Buy Gold', enter the amount (in Rs or grams), and pay via UPI
    The purchased gold is instantly stored in your secure digital vault.

    Paytm digital gold

    How to purchase 24k digital gold on Paytm

    Step 1: Open your Paytm app and navigate to the search bar. Type ‘Digital Gold’ and select the relevant option from the search result.
    Step 2: Decide how much gold you wish to buy. You have the flexibility to enter the amount in Indian Rupees (?) or specify the weight in grams.
    Step 3: Review your order details, including the gold weight, price and any applicable taxes. Proceed to payment using your preferred method, such as UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card.
    Step 4: After a successful purchase, your digital gold balance will be updated immediately. You can view your total gold holdings, transaction history and other details in your digital locker within the app.

    Paytm Gold

    Paytm announced that its Paytm Gold offering has extended doorstep delivery of physical gold across more than 12,000 pin codes. The company offers Paytm Gold in partnership with MMTC-PAMP, a joint venture of MMTC Ltd., a Government of India undertaking, and Switzerland-based MKS PAMP SA.

    How to order physical delivery of Paytm Gold in a few simple steps

    Step 1: Open the Paytm app and search for Paytm Gold
    Step 2: Select ‘Withdraw Gold’ and choose the option for ‘Physical Gold Delivery’
    Step 3: Select the desired quantity in grams or value
    Step 4: Review applicable making and delivery charges
    Step 5: Enter and confirm the delivery address
    Step 6: Proceed to confirm the request and complete authentication
    Physical gold coins is processed and delivered to the doorstep within the supported pin codes.

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