Upi Payments News

BharatPe has launched BharatPe Flex, a new consumer credit offering built on UPI, allowing users to access credit up to ₹60,000 for everyday UPI payments, with

AI agents may soon automate UPI payments in India, with spending limits proposed to protect users. This development could change how UPI payments work.

The BMC has initiated digital registration and UPI payments at hospitals and plans to introduce AI-based medical records.

India is considering introducing AI agents for autonomous UPI payments, offering users hands-free transactions with preset instructions and budget limits. Propo

NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL) and Uzbekistan's HUMO have signed an agreement enabling Indian travelers to use UPI-enabled apps for instant merchant pa

A French woman praised India's UPI payment system in a viral video, highlighting its seamless operation for small transactions at various local vendors.

Parliament has passed the Taxation Bill 2026, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers. This state

Razorpay CEO Harshil Mathur and PhonePe chief Sameer Nigam support keeping UPI payments free for consumers, following concerns raised by the MDR Bill about pote

Ashneer Grover has voiced strong opposition to the potential implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments. He describes such a move as a 'regr

The RBI Governor stated that it is premature to decide on whether UPI transactions will incur a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), despite the ongoing debate sparked

A new Bill introduced in Parliament has raised concerns about whether the government will allow banks to levy charges on UPI payments.

Bernstein suggests that UPI users will likely remain unaffected even if a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is introduced, with large merchants expected to bear a 30

UPI payments made to large retailers might soon incur a transaction fee.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that costs associated with UPI payments must be borne by someone, in a post-monetary policy media interaction.

The government is considering allowing a small fee on UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000, which would apply to transactions with businesses but not individuals. Th

A survey indicates that over half of UPI users might switch from the platform for higher-value transactions if a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is imposed and pas

UPI payments may soon require an additional confirmation step before money is debited, particularly for transactions involving unusual amounts, new beneficiarie

Paytm is attracting more Gen Z users through app enhancements and AI features, leading to its UPI payments growth outpacing the industry. The company reported a

Pune Metro Line 3 will support NCMC, WhatsApp QR tickets, and UPI payments from its launch day.

BMTC is mandated to accept UPI payments, and passengers should not be forced off buses.