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End of free era for UPI: Here's what changes, what doesn't

Starting 15 Oct, UPI will introduce a capped merchant fee on transaction values above 2,000, while remaining entirely free for consumers and most small vendors. The policy shift provides a sustainable revenue model to upgrade digital infrastructure and align UPI with global payment standards.

17 Sep 2026 5:00 am