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17 Sept 20267:58 am

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Mint Quick Edit: UPI platform must pay for itself, promote India's digital rupee

While a new fee on UPI merchant transactions has caused dismay, this Mint Quick Edit argues that the platform must be self-sustaining and advocates for populari

16 Sept 20265:26 pm

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NPCI clarifies UPI MDR changes: No fees for consumers, 0.4% charge on select merchant transactions above ₹2,000

NPCI's new UPI MDR framework, effective October 15, will impose a 0.4% charge on select merchant transactions above ₹2,000, but consumers will continue to make

15 Sept 202610:13 pm

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NPCI Imposes 0.4% MDR on UPI Merchant Transactions Above Rs 2,000

NPCI has announced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, while person-to-person merchant (P2PM) category vendors, ty

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7 UPI Payment Types to Remain Free Despite New MDR Charges from October 15

P2P payments and merchant transactions up to Rs 2,000 will remain free from UPI MDR charges starting October 15, with seven types of UPI payments incurring no c

15 Sept 20268:38 pm

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UPI Merchant Transactions Above ₹2,000 to Incur 0.4% MDR, Capped at ₹300

UPI merchant transactions exceeding ₹2,000 will incur a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), with a maximum charge capped at ₹300 for transactions of ₹75,000 and

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