LIC Introduces WhatsApp Premium Payment to Boost Customer Convenience
New Delhi. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a new online facility to make premium payments easier for its customers. From 9th May 2025, LIC customers can now pay their policy premium using WhatsApp.
This new service was launched by LIC’s CEO and MD, Mr. Siddhartha Mohanty, along with senior LIC officials like Mr. M. Jagannath, Mr. Tablesh Pandey, Mr. Sat Pal Bhanoo, and Mr. R. Doraiswamy.
Now, LIC customers who are registered on the customer portal can send a message to WhatsApp number 8976862090. They will get details of policies that are due for payment and can pay directly using UPI, net banking, or cards — all inside WhatsApp. The full process, from finding due premiums to payment and getting a receipt, happens through the WhatsApp bot.
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— LIC India Forever (@LICIndiaForever) May 9, 2025
Mr. Mohanty said that this service will help LIC customers pay their premiums anytime and from anywhere. It will save time and make things easier using WhatsApp, a platform that most people use every day. This step will also improve LIC’s service and efficiency.
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LIC’s customer portal already serves more than 2.2 crore policyholders. Over 3 lakh people use it every day for different online services.
Q1. What is the new LIC WhatsApp service about?
It allows LIC customers to pay policy premiums directly via WhatsApp.
Q2. What is the official WhatsApp number for LIC payments?
Customers can use 8976862090 for premium-related services.
Q3. Can I use UPI and cards in WhatsApp to pay my LIC premium?
Yes, you can use UPI, net banking, and cards within the WhatsApp bot.
Q4. Do I need to register first to use this service?
Yes, the service is available to registered users of LIC’s customer portal.
Q5. Is this service available 24×7?
Yes, the WhatsApp bot allows premium payment anytime, from anywhere.
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