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  New Online Payment Rules from April 1, 2026: Big changes in digital payments

  Technology | March 31, 2026 12:37 IST

  A viral message claims that from April 1, 2026, online payments in India will undergo major changes. These include stricter security measures, new OTP systems, and advanced verification methods.

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  Apple Pay could arrive in India soon with Tap-to-Pay support on iPhone and Apple Watch

  Technology | January 22, 2026 7:15 IST

  Apple Pay is reportedly gearing up for its long-awaited launch in India by the end of 2026. According to reports, Apple is in discussions with banks, regulators, and card networks to roll out its contactless payment service, initially focusing on card-based tap-to-pay transactions.

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  Tap-to-Pay fraud is targeting travellers worldwide: What is it and how to be cautious

  Technology | January 05, 2026 14:35 IST

  A new digital payment scam called ‘ghost tapping’ is emerging as a concern for travellers across popular tourist destinations. By misusing tap-to-pay (NFC) technology on cards and smartphones, scammers attempt to steal money in crowded places like airports, festivals, and markets.

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  E-payment systems and fintech could offer faster dispute resolution for cheque bounce issues: How?

  Technology | October 09, 2025 17:31 IST

  India continues to push digital transactions like Digital payment systems, e-mandates and online dispute resolution (ODR) platforms as these tools could hold the key to preventing cheque-related disputes, ensuring faster financial justice.

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  UPI users faced issues making online payments - Here's what NPCI says

  Business | August 08, 2025 8:32 IST

  Meanwhile, NPCI has restricted the number of times a UPI user can check their account balance via apps to 50 a day. Earlier, there was no limit on checking the balance via the UPI app.

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  UPI services crash across India: Users report widespread payment failures on social media

  Technology | August 07, 2025 22:22 IST

  UPI services across India faced widespread outages on Thursday evening, leaving users frustrated and unable to complete digital payments. Reports began pouring in around 8:30 PM IST on Downdetector, with social media flooded by complaints and humorous takes on the situation.

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  Big UPI changes from today: New rules for autopay, balance checks and others you must know

  Business | August 01, 2025 9:08 IST

  The new changes are likely to make UPI more user-friendly, ensuring its dependability, seamlessness, and free of disruptions, especially during peak hours.

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  Terror groups exploiting e-commerce and online payment services for funding: FATF

  Business | July 08, 2025 20:12 IST

  In its 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks', the FATF flagged that certain terrorist organisations have been and continue to receive financial and other forms of support from several national governments.

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  Good News For UPI users: Response time to be 10-15 seconds for payments - Here's what it means

  June 16, 2025 18:11 IST

  Effective from today, the time taken in a UPI payment to validate the address will take just 10 seconds, as compared to 15 seconds earlier.

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  Will UPI transactions be costly? Govt may consider charges on payment above THIS amount - Details

  Business | June 12, 2025 12:07 IST

  The Payments Council of India (PCI) has suggested a 0.3 per cent MDR for big merchants. Currently, credit and debit cards have an MDR of 0.9 per cent to 2 per cent, but RuPay cards are exempt from this.

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  PM Modi offers linking UPI with payment systems of BIMSTEC: List of countries that use India’s UPI

  Business | April 04, 2025 12:35 IST

  PM Modi also proposed establishing a BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence for Disaster Management in India to collaborate on disaster preparedness, relief and rehabilitation.

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  UPI down again! Google Pay, PhonePe, SBI users face major payment disruptions across India

  Technology | April 03, 2025 18:38 IST

  Frustrated users took to social media to report failed transactions, money deducted without confirmation, delayed refunds, and app crashes. Authorities are yet to confirm when services will be fully restored.

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  UPI transaction value hits record high in March, reaches over Rs 24 lakh crore | DETAILS

  Business | April 02, 2025 7:56 IST

  According to NPCI data, the UPI network processed over 590 million transactions daily on average, with a total transaction value of approximately Rs 79,910 crore per day. Compared to last year, UPI transactions in March reached a staggering Rs 24.77 lakh crore.

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  'The shopkeeper looking at me': Memes flood Internet after UPI payments fail due to glitch

  Trending | March 27, 2025 10:14 IST

  UPI services faced technical glitches which caused disruptions in payments. While it was frustrating for users, some of them took to X to share hilarious memes. Check out some of them here.

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  Fake QR Codes: How to identify before making online payments?

  Technology | January 23, 2025 10:17 IST

  While QR codes make payments quick and easy, they also pose risks if not used carefully. By following these tips and staying cautious, you can safeguard yourself from falling victim to QR code scams. Always verify before you pay.

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  RBI asks National Payments Corporation of India to develop this facility to prevent fraud | Details

  Business | December 30, 2024 19:29 IST

  RBI said that the NPCI shall not store any data relating to this facility. In case of a dispute, the remitting bank and the beneficiary bank shall resolve the dispute based on the unique lookup reference number and the corresponding logs.

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  6 Ways to safely use your Credit and Debit cards in India

  Technology | December 22, 2024 15:05 IST

  Online payments offer convenience but demand caution. To shop safely and avoid cyber fraud, stick to trusted websites, use secure networks, enable two-factor authentication, and create strong passwords. By taking these simple precautions, you can enjoy a secure and hassle-free online shopping.

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  UPI Lite to let you make payment without PIN or Password now: Know-how

  Technology | November 02, 2024 12:07 IST

  A new rule of UPI has been implemented to make small payments easily, without any Password or PIN. Users could use the UPI Lite app to do the needful. Here is everything you need to know about the new rule.

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  PhonePe PG Bolt launched to revolutionise in-app payments for merchants: How does it work?

  Technology | August 29, 2024 12:54 IST

  PhonePe has introduced PG Bolt, new payment gateway which has been designed to enhance the merchant and customer experience by providing ultra-fast in-app transactions with a 99 per cent success rate.

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  Private US banks to support UPI for faster digital payments: Fed Reserve Governor

  Technology | August 28, 2024 16:07 IST

  As UPI goes global, the private banks of the US are expected to explore the service which will help them in faster online payment. He further added that the cross-border payment will be interlinking and will be one of the key areas for development.