IRCTC train ticket booking: How to book Tatkal tickets without money getting blocked, step-by-step guide to follow
Tatkal tickets on the day before the train's departure from the originating station. The booking window opens at 10 am for AC classes (2A/3A/CC/EC/3E) and 11 am for non-AC coaches (SL/FC/2S). For example, if you want to book a Tatkal ticket for a train departing on November 1, you can book it on October 30 at the specified times.
Now imagine you need to book Tatkal train tickets for a family of five. This could cost thousands of rupees. Additionally, if you specify a particular berth, such as a lower berth, and it's not available, your money will be blocked for four to five days before being automatically refunded.
The main concern is not the refund itself, but the time it takes to receive it. To save both time and money when booking Tatkal tickets, consider using the autopay option where you can use UPI (OTM)/debit card (OTM)/credit card (OTM) to pay for the tickets using a mandate. These autopay options are available on the IRCTC iPay payment gateway.
Here's how to book Tatkal ticket using UPI, debit and credit card autopay: A step-by-step guide
Step 1: Since this is a Tatkal booking make sure to select TATKAL as the 'Quota' as seen from the below image.
Source: IRCTC Android App
Step 2: Now select the class of the train coach and then click on 'PASSENGER DETAILS'.
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