Unified Payments Interface (UPI): News

New UPI rules from April 1: What changes for you

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced new regulations for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.

UPI down: Millions unable to pay via GPay, Paytm, PhonePe

Users across India are facing disruptions in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, with payment failures being reported on Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, and other banking apps.

26 Mar 2025

Paytm

UPI goes down for users across India, payments disrupted

Users across different apps in India have reported a major disruption in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services.

NPCI launches BHIM 3.0 in India: What changes for you?

NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched the latest avatar of Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) - BHIM 3.0.

Starting April 1, UPI won't work for these users

In a major policy change, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps such as PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay will be affected.

You can now unlink inactive mobile numbers from UPI accounts

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is introducing a feature to unlink old or inactive mobile numbers from Unified Payments Interface (UPI) IDs.

11 Mar 2025

Business

Merchant fees on UPI transactions: Will your payments get costlier?

The Indian government is considering reimposing merchant charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay debit card transactions for large merchants.

07 Mar 2025

Sachin Bansal

'Haven't done justice to UPI': Sachin Bansal slams Amazon, WhatsApp

Navi founder Sachin Bansal has slammed WhatsApp Pay and Amazon Pay for their poor integration of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments.

28 Feb 2025

Mumbai

NPCI to establish global headquarters, 5,000-seat R&D center in Mumbai

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) plans to set up a global headquarters and a 5,000-seat research and development (R&D) center in Mumbai. The move comes as part of NPCI's international expansion plans.

25 Feb 2025

Flipkart

Flipkart's super.money now offers 'buy now pay later' via UPI

Flipkart's UPI-based payment app, super.money, has acquired checkout financing platform BharatX.

You now get pre-approved credit lines from small finance banks 

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the capabilities of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by allowing transactions through pre-sanctioned credit lines.

11 Feb 2025

BharatPe

BharatPe's new feature secures UPI payments for Maha Kumbh visitors

To protect devotees from possible online frauds amid the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, BharatPe has launched a new initiative, the 'Maha Kumbh Shield.'

11 Feb 2025

Axis Bank Ltd

Now open Axis Bank FDs using funds from other banks

In a major move, Axis Bank has introduced a new feature on its mobile app, allowing customers to open fixed deposits (FDs) using money from non-Axis Bank accounts.

UPI transactions will be rejected from February for these users

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a directive that will affect Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions from February 1, 2025.

27 Jan 2025

Startups

Juspay poised to become 2025's first unicorn with $150M funding

Juspay, a leading fintech infrastructure company, is set to become the first unicorn of 2025.

15 Jan 2025

Dubai

Forget cash and cards! UPI now accepted across the UAE

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has announced a strategic partnership with Magnati, a leading payment solution provider in the United Arab Emirates.

Is 'Jumped Deposit' scam targeting UPI users? NPCI clarifies

The National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI) has issued a statement dismissing recent media reports about a possible "Jumped Deposit" scam targeting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users.

WhatsApp can now offer UPI services to all Indian users

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has lifted the user onboarding cap on WhatsApp Payments. The decision lifts the previous 100 million user cap.

NPCI delays rules that aim to break PhonePe-Google Pay duopoly

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the enforcement of 30% cap on individual app transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), until December 31, 2026.

PF to FD: Key financial changes taking effect in 2025

The year 2025 will bring a number of major changes across different financial sectors, in order to streamline processes, improve benefits, and enhance accessibility for customers.

You can now use prepaid wallets via any UPI app

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made a significant move by allowing Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments to and from prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) through third-party applications.

24 Dec 2024

Paytm

How to set UPI PIN on Paytm using Aadhaar 

Paytm, India's leading digital payments platform, has launched a convenient way to set up a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) PIN without a debit card.

22 Dec 2024

PhonePe

How to make international UPI payments via PhonePe

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has expanded its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service to several countries.

22 Dec 2024

Paytm

How to make UPI payments outside India via Paytm

Paytm has a feature that allows international transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

21 Dec 2024

Paytm

What's RRN number on Paytm and when to use it

The Retrieval Reference Number (RRN) is a unique 12-digit ID given to every transaction on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network.

21 Dec 2024

Paytm

How to check your UPI transaction status on Paytm

Paytm, one of the leading digital payment platforms, also provides users with the ability to monitor their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.

UPI hits record 15,500 crore transactions worth ₹223 lakh crore

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a major milestone by processing 15,547 crore transactions amounting to ₹223 lakh crore between January and November 2024.

13 Dec 2024

Swiggy

How to add a new payment mode on Swiggy

Swiggy provides a seamless way to manage your payment options, making online transactions quick and convenient.

10 Dec 2024

Shaktikanta Das

Key decisions that marked Shaktikanta Das's tenure as RBI Governor

Shaktikanta Das, the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been a beacon of decisive leadership amid the worst economic challenges.

06 Dec 2024

Flipkart

How to transfer money using Flipkart UPI

Flipkart recently made a strategic move into the digital payments sector with the introduction of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service.

How to set up Swiggy UPI feature for faster payments

Swiggy, a leading Indian food delivery platform, offers a lesser-known feature called Swiggy UPI.

UPI's evolution in 2024: New features, global reach, and more

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has solidified its dominance in 2024, transforming the way India handles digital transactions.

29 Nov 2024

PhonePe

How to buy a health insurance plan through PhonePe

PhonePe allows you to purchase comprehensive health coverage directly through its platform.

26 Nov 2024

PhonePe

How to send money to yourself using PhonePe

Digital payments platform PhonePe has made it easy to transfer money from your salary account to another savings account in your name.

25 Nov 2024

Paytm

Paytm now offers automatic wallet top-up for UPI Lite users

Paytm, a popular digital payments platform in India, has launched a new feature - UPI Lite auto top-up.

25 Nov 2024

PhonePe

How to add money to your PhonePe Wallet

PhonePe, one of India's leading digital payments platforms, provides users the facility to add money to their wallets.

24 Nov 2024

PhonePe

Tamil Nadu police warn against UPI scam involving PhonePe

The Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu Police has issued a public warning regarding a scam targeting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users.

19 Nov 2024

WhatsApp

How to send or request money using UPI on WhatsApp

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, is well-known for its range of capabilities from sharing images, location, and files to supporting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for financial transactions.

How to contribute to your NPS account using BHIM app

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new feature on its BHIM app, enabling users to contribute to their National Pension System (NPS) accounts.

NRIs can transfer money to India using UPI: Here's how

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for quick money transfers to India.

Auto top-up for UPI Lite now live: How to use

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Lite users are in for two major updates that will make their digital payment experience even better.

29 Oct 2024

Jio

This Jio Financial-subsidiary can now operate as online payment aggregator

Jio Payment Solutions Limited (JPSL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, has received the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) nod to operate as an online payment aggregator.

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