Upi
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PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm users: UPI transactions to get faster from June 16
Technology | Jun 14, 2025, 02:13 PM ISTNPCI has shortened the response time for various UPI APIs, resulting in faster UPI transactions. These changes are set to be implemented from June 16.
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'Completely false': Finance ministry says no plan on imposing MDR on UPI payments - Details
Personal Finance | Jun 12, 2025, 12:13 PM ISTCurrently, there is no MDR on person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions. The decision was taken by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and has been effective since January 2020.
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Paytm shares sink 10 per cent after this update - Check details
Market | Jun 12, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTPaytm Share Price Today: The counter opened with a loss of 3.15 per cent at Rs 929.95 against the previous close of Rs 960.20 on the BSE. It fell further to touch the intraday low of Rs 864.20, a fall of 9.99 per cent.
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UPI transfer mistake? Here’s what to do next to recover your funds
Technology | Jun 11, 2025, 10:30 PM ISTWhether it was a typo or a wrong QR scan, there are multiple ways to try and get your money back. From contacting the recipient directly to filing a complaint with the RBI, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you recover your funds safely.
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Will UPI transactions be costly? Govt may consider charges on payment above THIS amount - Details
Business | Jun 12, 2025, 12:07 PM ISTThe 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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Will UPI purchases become cheaper than using credit cards? Here's what we know
Business | May 20, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTCredit cards have an associated merchant discount rate (MDR) of 2-3 per cent that either erodes merchant margins or gets indirectly transferred to customers.
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Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm users: NPCI rolls out new rules for UPI beneficiary names
Technology | May 18, 2025, 06:35 PM ISTThe new NPCI rules are aimed at curbing instances of misdirected transactions where people generally transfer money to the wrong account due to confusion with beneficiary names.
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UPI payment failed? Try these alternatives to avoid hassle at checkout
Technology | May 13, 2025, 08:52 AM ISTUPI payments across major apps seldom face glitches due to technical issues, and in a while, the services get restored. Here we bring to you some tips on what to do if your UPI stops working suddenly, and how to still complete your payments without delay.
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PhonePe down: Several users hit by widespread issue, unable to make payments
Technology | May 13, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTPhonePe users experienced a widespread issue with the app today, preventing them from completing transactions. Reports of this issue were shared widely.
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Finance Ministry asks RBI, UPI, others to stay alert for potential cyberattack
Technology | May 09, 2025, 05:09 PM ISTAs tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, the Finance Ministry has asked major financial institutions and payment companies to prepare for potential cyberattacks to avoid disruption to payment infrastructure.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls for action amid repeated UPI outages
Technology | Apr 29, 2025, 08:43 AM ISTUPI outages have been increasing in recent days. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has instructed stakeholders to address infrastructure gaps, as India aims to achieve one billion UPI transactions per day within the next two to three years.
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UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 to attract 18% GST? Here's what government has to say
Personal Finance | Apr 21, 2025, 01:31 PM ISTThe government also said that it is committed to promoting digital payment via UPI and taking all possible steps for this.
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Google Pay, PhonePe users: NPCI may soon allow you to save your UPI ID on merchants' website
Technology | Apr 20, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTCurrently, payment gateways are allowed to save card details in tokenised format for seamless transactions. NPCI is planning to bring a similar feature to UPI IDs.
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GST on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000? Here's what government said
India | Apr 18, 2025, 10:08 PM ISTGST on UPI payments: The Ministry of Finance refuted the claim and termed the reports ‘completely false, misleading, and without any basis'. It strongly denied the claims of levying GST on UPI payments above Rs 2,000.
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UPI outage caused due to certain banks, says NPCI as it plans fixes
Technology | Apr 16, 2025, 07:43 AM ISTCertain banks were overwhelming the UPI system with excessive requests, causing it to slow down and resulting in a transaction success rate that dropped below 50 percent on April 12.
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Girl outwits UPI scammer, his reaction 'maan gaya main' goes viral | WATCH
Trending | Apr 15, 2025, 08:15 PM ISTA video that is now going viral shows a girl talking to a scammer who claims to be her father's friend. However, the girl understands that it is a scam and cooperates with the scammer. Check out the video here.
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No Cash, UPI Down? Here's how you can still pay without any worry
Technology | Apr 15, 2025, 02:33 PM ISTWith the rise of UPI, people are keeping less cash. In situations where the UPI server crashes or you are offline, you can still make digital payments. You can try these two methods to do so.
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UPI not working? 5 common reasons and quick fixes to get you back online!
Technology | Apr 13, 2025, 07:16 PM ISTUPI payment issues are usually minor and can be fixed with a few simple steps. Staying updated and ensuring proper app usage can save you from unnecessary payment failures. So, the next time your UPI acts up, you know exactly what to do!
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Want to link your credit card to Google Pay? Know step-by-step process here
Business | Apr 13, 2025, 11:19 AM ISTLink credit card to Google Pay: You can now use your credit card to link with UPI payment apps and you can easily make secure and hassle-free payments at both offline stores and online platforms, just like a debit card.
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UPI down: Thousands of PhonePe, Google Pay users unable to access service
Technology | Apr 12, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTUPI users are facing significant issues in accessing UPI services. Various users have raised concerns about UPI on Downdetector, which reports outages in real time.