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UPI transactions: No need to pay extra charges; 5 times payments remain free despite new government rules

Under new rules effective from 15 October 2026, ordinary customers wont pay merchant processing fees on UPI transactions. There's no need to pay extra charges; 5 times payments remain free despite new government rules.

17 Sep 2026 8:14 pm
Mint Explainer | India has new rules for online shopping. Will consumers truly benefit?

New rules taking effect January 2027 target discount claims, search rankings, sponsored listings and dark patterns on e-commerce platforms.

17 Sep 2026 4:23 pm