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FinTech RCS Messaging

RCS Messaging for FinTech Companies

Wallet notifications, payment reminders, loan updates, investment alerts, and KYC verification- all sent as verified, interactive RCS messages instead of plain SMS. Users act with one tap; your support team fields fewer calls.

FinTech platforms using RCS see faster payment completion and higher KYC completion rates vs plain-text SMS reminders.

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Automated payment & wallet alerts

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Pay Now, Verify, or Track Application

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Reach via automatic SMS fallback

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DND restrictions on RCS vs promotional SMS

What is RCS Messaging?

RCS, Explained for FinTech Companies

RCS (Rich Communication Services) is the modern upgrade to SMS. It lets wallets, lending apps, investment platforms, and neobanks send verified, branded messages with balances, status, and tap-to-act buttons- straight into a user's native Android Messages app, with no app install required. Where RCS isn't supported, delivery automatically falls back to standard SMS.

Why FinTech Needs RCS

The Trust Gap in App-First Financial Products

Note on scope: RCS for FinTech is built around app-adjacent flows- wallet top-ups, loan disbursal, investment/SIP alerts, and neobank product updates- distinct from RCS for Banking, which covers traditional bank and branch-style alerts like statements and branch services. The two are designed for different product models even though they share the same underlying RCS infrastructure.

Common Communication Challenges

  • Users unsure if a payment/wallet SMS is genuine or a scam
  • High KYC and onboarding drop-off from unclear text prompts
  • Loan status queries flooding support without self-serve options
  • Missed payment reminders leading to late fees and churn
  • No easy way to act (pay, verify) directly from an SMS

How RCS Solves These Challenges

  • Verified brand name and logo build immediate trust
  • One-tap Complete KYC/Pay Now cuts drop-off and support load
  • Rich cards present loan/application status clearly
  • Automated, trigger-based sending for reminders and milestones
  • SMS fallback keeps every user reachable regardless of device
Top Use Cases

6 High-Impact RCS Use Cases for FinTech Companies

Account Verification

Trigger: New user signs up on a wallet, lending, or investment app and needs identity/OTP verification to activate the account.

RCS format: Rich card: verified app branding, OTP or verification status, 'Verify Now' button linking to the in-app flow.

Result: Higher signup-completion rates than SMS OTP alone, since users trust a verified sender.

Payment Reminders

Trigger: EMI, bill split, or scheduled payment due within the app- customer needs a clear, actionable nudge.

RCS format: Rich card: amount due, due date, linked account/card last 4 digits, 'Pay Now' button.

Result: Faster on-time payment rates and fewer manual follow-up calls than plain-text reminders.

Wallet Notifications

Trigger: Wallet balance credited, debited, or a cashback/reward triggered- user expects instant, trustworthy confirmation.

RCS format: Rich card: transaction amount, updated balance, merchant/source, 'View Wallet' button.

Result: Reduced 'is this transaction genuine?' support queries thanks to verified sender branding.

Loan Updates

Trigger: Loan application progresses through approval, disbursal, or an upcoming instalment milestone.

RCS format: Rich card: application/loan ID, current status, next step, 'Track Application' or 'Pay Instalment' button.

Result: Fewer status-check calls to the lending desk and clearer visibility across the loan lifecycle.

Investment Alerts

Trigger: Portfolio milestone, SIP due date, or market-linked alert relevant to the user's holdings.

RCS format: Rich card: portfolio snapshot, alert type, 'View Portfolio' or 'Invest Now' button.

Result: Higher engagement with time-sensitive investment nudges than a plain-text push notification.

KYC Verification

Trigger: Regulatory KYC or re-KYC step pending before a user can transact fully on the platform.

RCS format: Rich card: pending document list, verification status, 'Complete KYC' button to the upload flow.

Result: Lower KYC drop-off and faster completion versus email or plain SMS prompts.

User Journey

RCS Across the FinTech User Journey

Onboarding

Account verification and KYC completion prompts with status chips.

Activation

Wallet top-up confirmation and first-transaction or SIP-setup nudges.

Usage

Payment reminders, wallet notifications, and loan/instalment updates.

Retention

Investment alerts, portfolio milestones, and re-KYC or renewal prompts.

RCS Features Used

The RCS Toolkit for FinTech Messaging

Rich Cards

Transaction, loan, and KYC status details with image, text, and action buttons in one message.

Suggested Replies

One-tap 'Pay Now', 'Complete KYC', 'View Portfolio' chips for account actions.

CTA Buttons

'Verify Now', 'Track Application', 'Invest Now'- direct action, no link-click friction.

Carousels

Multi-card product or investment option breakdowns, swipeable in one message.

Business Verification

Google-verified FinTech brand name and logo on every message- reduces fraud-app impersonation risk.

Benefits over SMS

RCS vs Plain SMS for FinTech Communication

AspectSMSRCS
Sender identityPlain number or unverifiable Sender IDVerified FinTech brand name, logo, and checkmark
Message format160-character plain textRich card with balance, status, and action buttons
User actionRequires opening the app manually or clicking a linkPay, Verify, or Track in one tap
DND applicabilityPromotional SMS blocked for DND numbersNot restricted by TRAI DND rules
Benefits over WhatsApp

RCS vs WhatsApp for FinTech Communication

RCS and WhatsApp are complementary, not competing. For broad, install-free outbound alerts, RCS has a reach advantage.

AspectWhatsAppRCS
ReachRequires the user to have WhatsApp installed and opted inWorks natively in Android's default Messages app- no install or opt-in step
Delivery fallbackNo native SMS fallback if undeliveredAutomatic SMS fallback keeps delivery near-universal
Best fitTwo-way support chat, chatbot query resolutionBroad outbound alerts- payments, wallet activity, KYC prompts
RCS Workflow

How an RCS Message Flows- Trigger to User Action

1

Trigger

Payment due, wallet transaction, loan milestone, or KYC step reached in your core platform.

2

Template match

Get Click Media's API matches the event to the pre-approved rich card template.

3

Capability check

Platform checks if the user's device supports RCS in real time.

4

Send

RCS rich card delivered if supported; automatic SMS fallback if not.

5

User action

User taps Pay Now, Verify, Complete KYC, or Track- routed back to your system.

6

Reporting

Delivery, read, and response rates tracked in the Get Click Media dashboard.

Industry Case Study

Illustrative Example: A Digital Lending & Wallet Platform

Note: anonymised, illustrative example built on the patterns Get Click Media has seen from KYC-completion and payment-reminder messaging deployments across FinTech clients- not a single named case study.

Challenge

High KYC drop-off during onboarding and frequent missed EMI/payment due dates.

RCS deployment

Verified 'Complete KYC' and 'Pay Now' rich cards replacing plain-text SMS prompts at each step.

Outcome

Higher KYC completion and more on-time payments than the prior SMS-only journey, within weeks of launch.

Implementation Process

Getting Your FinTech Platform Live on RCS

Step 1

Discovery & use-case mapping

We map your payment, wallet, loan, and KYC workflows to RCS message templates.

Step 2

Google brand verification

Get Click Media submits your FinTech brand identity documents for Google RBM verification.

Step 3

Template design & approval

Rich cards, carousels, and suggested replies designed for each use case and submitted for approval.

Step 4

Core platform/API integration

Connect your wallet, LOS, or investment platform via API or ready-made webhooks.

Step 5

Pilot & go-live

Run a pilot batch with SMS fallback verified, then scale to full user base.

Pricing

Simple, Volume-Based RCS Pricing

Pricing is based on message volume and interaction type, and is customised per wallet, lending, or investment platform. All plans include Google brand verification support, SMS fallback, real-time analytics, and API access.

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Why Get Click Media

Why Indian FinTech Companies Choose Get Click Media for RCS

Fraud-conscious by design

Message payloads carry only what's needed to act- never credentials or full account numbers. India-hosted infrastructure.

Direct carrier integration

Direct Jio, Airtel, and Vi integration for fast delivery and accurate capability detection.

Real-time trigger API

Connects to your wallet, LOS, or investment platform so alerts fire the moment an event occurs.

Dedicated onboarding support

Get Click Media manages Google brand verification and template approval end-to-end.

SMS fallback built in

Every message reaches the user, RCS-capable device or not.

Fast go-live

Most FinTech clients are live within 7-10 business days.

Google RCS

Largest CPaaS partner for FinTech messaging

Get Click Media enables wallets, lending apps, and neobanks to reimagine customer communication with RCS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

RCS Messaging for Indian FinTech Companies

How is RCS for FinTech different from RCS for Banking?

FinTech content emphasizes app-adjacent flows- wallet top-ups, loan disbursal, investment alerts, neobank product updates- while RCS for Banking centres on traditional bank/branch-style alerts like statements and branch services. Both use the same verified RCS infrastructure, designed around different product models.

Can RCS verify KYC steps for a FinTech app?

Yes. RCS rich cards can guide users through pending KYC steps with a 'Complete KYC' button linking to your in-app or web flow, plus status chips showing what's remaining- reducing drop-off compared to a plain SMS or email reminder.

Is RCS secure enough for wallet transaction notifications?

Yes. Every RCS message carries Google-verified sender branding, so users can distinguish genuine wallet alerts from spoofed SMS. Get Click Media never embeds sensitive account numbers or credentials in message payloads, only the minimum context needed to act.

Can loan updates be automated end-to-end via RCS?

Yes. Loan application, approval, disbursal, and instalment-due events can each trigger a dedicated rich card with status and a relevant action button, cutting manual status-check calls to your lending or collections desk throughout the loan lifecycle.

Does RCS require TRAI DLT registration for FinTech companies?

No. RCS is not classified as commercial SMS under TRAI regulations, so FinTech companies don't need DLT entity or template registration for RCS content. Google brand verification is required instead, which Get Click Media manages end-to-end during onboarding.

What happens if a user's device doesn't support RCS?

Get Click Media's platform checks device capability in real time and automatically falls back to SMS for users whose devices don't support RCS, ensuring payment reminders and account alerts reach every user regardless of device.

Can RCS support investment and SIP-related alerts?

Yes. Portfolio milestones, SIP due dates, and market-linked alerts can be sent as rich cards with a portfolio snapshot and a 'View Portfolio' or 'Invest Now' button, driving higher engagement than plain-text push notifications.

How long does it take to launch RCS for a FinTech company?

Most FinTech clients go live within 7-10 business days, covering Google brand verification, template approval, and integration with the wallet, lending, or investment platform generating the underlying events.

Ready to deploy RCS for your FinTech platform?

Get Click Media handles Google brand verification, template approval, and platform integration. Most FinTech clients are live within 7-10 business days.