Unified Payments Interface (UPI): News
US flags India's UPI as trade barrier
The US has flagged India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and data localization rules as trade barriers.
Indian banks to observe up to 6 holidays next week
Next week, all public and private banks in India will observe holidays for up to six days. The closures are due to various festivals and observances, including Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday.
You can now pay via UPI in Sri Lanka
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has expanded Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka.
Paytm to resume physical gold deliveries after 8-month hiatus
Paytm, a leading mobile payments company, has announced its plan to resume physical gold deliveries for digital gold investors from next month.
Old EPFO account? Check if your funds will be auto-credited
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is launching a pilot project to automate the settlement of claims for small inoperative accounts.
UPI apps under threat from 'Digital Lutera': What is it?
Cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK has flagged a new threat to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps.
UPI records over 800M transactions in a day
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a new milestone, crossing 800 million transactions in a single day on March 2.
HDFC Bank will charge for UPI cash withdrawals from April
HDFC Bank has announced that it will charge customers for Unified Payment Interface (UPI) cash withdrawals at its ATMs, starting April 1, 2026.
UPI sets a new record with 728M daily transactions
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a new record in February, with an average of 728 million daily transactions.
Apple Pay likely to launch in India by mid-2026
Apple is gearing up to launch its payment service, Apple Pay, in India.
From chat to checkout: UPI agentic payments debut on Claude
Razorpay and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have teamed up to bring agentic payments to Claude AI.
PhonePe introduces biometric authentication for UPI payments: How it works
Leading fintech platform, PhonePe, has added biometric authentication into its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment system.
'No country has...': Macron praises India's UPI
French President Emmanuel Macron has praised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), noting that the country has achieved something no other nation has.
NPCI introduces AI assistant for real-time UPI payment queries
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched FiMI (Finance Model for India), an artificial intelligence language model tailored for India's digital payments ecosystem.
Foreign delegates at India AI Impact Summit can use UPI
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new service called 'UPI One World' at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.
PF via UPI? EPFO developing app for instant bank transfers
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is working on a new facility to allow its subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) money in real time through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
How to increase your UPI transaction limit
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized digital transactions in India, but the daily transaction limit can sometimes be a hurdle.
Soon, you can pay via UPI in Malaysia
Indian travelers may soon be able to make payments in Malaysia using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps.
You can withdraw your EPFO corpus via UPI from April
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is gearing up to launch a new mobile app by March-end or April.
Using UPI for payments in Malaysia might be possible soon
India and Malaysia have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their payment systems, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and PayNet Malaysia.
Digital gold sales hit record high in January
India's digital gold sales have hit a new high, with purchases worth ₹3,926 crore recorded in January.
UPI transactions hit record 21.7 billion in January
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a new record with 21.7 billion transactions worth ₹28.33 lakh crore in January 2026, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
3 bank holidays coming next week: Check dates
Next week, banks across India will observe at least three holidays. The first one is on January 26 (Monday), when the country will celebrate its Republic Day.
PhonePe IPO: Walmart to reduce stake, Microsoft, Tiger Global exit
Bengaluru-based digital payments platform PhonePe has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO).
PhonePe processes a whopping 9.8B UPI transactions in December
PhonePe has dominated India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem in December, processing a whopping 9.81 billion customer-initiated transactions worth ₹13.61 lakh crore.
UPI's growth stalling: Can Budget save India's digital payment system?
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the country's digital payment landscape, but it is now facing a major challenge.
National highway toll plazas to become cashless from April 1
The Indian government is set to implement a cashless payment system at national highway toll plazas from April 1.
EPFO members can withdraw money via UPI from April
Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) subscribers will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund (EPF) directly into their bank accounts through the Unified Payment Interface (UPI).
IPO-bound PhonePe nears 10B monthly UPI transactions
PhonePe, India's leading Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app, is on the verge of hitting a major milestone.
You can now perform in-app UPI payments on Zepto
Zepto, a quick commerce company, has launched an in-app unified payments interface (UPI) feature.
UPI transactions hit record 21.6B in December
India's digital payment ecosystem witnessed a stellar performance in December 2025, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions hitting an all-time high.
You can soon make UPI payments via RediffPay
Rediff India has received the final approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for its Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) license.
This portal lets you track and manage UPI AutoPay mandates
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new portal, upihelp.npci.org.in, to help users manage their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) autopay subscriptions.
Why BharatPe and Yes Bank have joined hands in India
Leading Indian fintech company BharatPe has launched a new service called 'Pay Later with BharatPe,' in partnership with Yes Bank.
UPI boom makes NPCI's other retail payment systems lose momentum
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has witnessed a major shift in the digital payments landscape.
Google Pay launches its 1st-ever credit card in India
Google Pay has launched its first credit card offering in India, in partnership with Axis Bank.
Amazon Pay now allows biometric authentication for UPI payments
Amazon Pay has launched a new feature, UPI Biometric Authentication, to make digital payments more convenient and secure.
Coinbase resumes user registration in India after 2-year hiatus
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has reopened its app for user registration in India after a two-year break.
Indian tourists can now use UPI in Cambodia
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of India's National Payments Corporation (NPCI), has partnered with ACLEDA Bank Plc., Cambodia's first publicly listed commercial bank.
UPI transaction-value jumps 14% YoY to ₹24.6L crore in November
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has witnessed a massive growth in November, with over 19 billion transactions worth ₹24.58 lakh crore till November 28.
Amazon, Flipkart will offer loans to Indian consumers, small businesses
Amazon and Flipkart are taking on traditional banks in India by launching new lending products for small businesses and consumers.
Paying via UPI? Here's how to earn more cashbacks
As Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps expand their cashback and points programs, users are keen to know how these rewards work.