What is the rzp_unified_session_id Cookie?
Set by Razorpay (Razorpay Software Private Limited). Expires after Session.
Purpose
Stores a unified session identifier that ties a visitor's activity together across Razorpay's payment products during a single checkout session.
A session cookie required for the Razorpay checkout to function. Observed on live razorpay.com checkout flows.
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | rzp_unified_session_id |
| Service | Razorpay |
| Provider | Razorpay Software Private Limited |
| Category | Strictly Necessary |
| Duration | Session |
| Consent Required | No — strictly necessary |
Category: Strictly Necessary
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set only in response to actions made by you — such as logging in or filling forms. No consent is required.
GDPR Requirements
The rzp_unified_session_id cookie is strictly necessary and does not require user consent under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. It may be set when the user first visits your site.
However, you must still disclose this cookie in your cookie policy, explaining what it does and why it is necessary.
How to Handle This Cookie
- It can load freely — no need to block Razorpay behind a consent gate for this specific cookie.
- Disclose it — list it in your cookie policy explaining it is strictly necessary for razorpay functionality.
- Don't add a checkbox for it — strictly necessary cookies should not be listed as toggleable in your consent UI.
Other Razorpay Cookies
| Cookie | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| x-session-data | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| ra_clientId | Analytics | 12 months |
| ab_user_id | Analytics | 12 months |
| rzp_utm | Marketing / Advertising | 12 months |
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