BharatPe partnered with Axis Bank

Current Context: The BharatPe has entered into a partnership with India’s private sector bank, Axis Bank.

• The partnership was made to advance the merchant acquiring business in India.
• Under this partnership, Axis bank will be playing the role of acquiring a bank for BharatPe’s point of sale (PoS) business named as BharatSwipe.
• It will provide acceptance of credit and debit cards for merchants which are associated with BharatPe.
• The partnership will allow BharatPe to boost its merchant acquiring business through the best tech platform of Axis Bank.
• Due to this partnership, the merchants in India will be able to make faster payment transactions with various features in a secure and safe manner.
• Static Part: 
• HQ of Axis Bank: Mumbai
• MD and CEO of Axis Bank: Amitabh Chaudhry
• HQ of BharatPe: New Delhi
• CEO of BharatPe: Ashneer Grover

Question: 

Q.1 With which bank has BharatPe entered into a partnership to enhance merchant acquiring business in India?
a. ICICI Bank
b. Axis Bank
c. Punjab National Bank
d. Bank of Baroda