UPI

UPI server down, Paytm, Google Pay transactions fail

Since then, some users have reported that the UPI server is down and that they are unable to perform any transactions.

Jan 09, 2022, 17:24 PM IST

Big boost for digital payments! Cabinet approves Rs 1,300-crore scheme to promote UPI, Rupay

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,300-crore incentive scheme to promote transactions made via UPI and Rupay debit cards. 

Dec 15, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

RBI's Big Announcement: UPI-based payment products for feature phone users to be launched soon

Das also proposed to release a discussion paper on various charges in the payment system to have a holistic view of the issues involved and possible approaches to mitigating the concerns so as to make digital transactions more affordable.

Dec 08, 2021, 11:30 AM IST

Aadhaar card holders Alert! Now you can send money via Aadhaar card number; here’s how

BHIM is a UPI-based payment system that permits real-time fund transfers using a single identification such as your phone number or name.

Nov 20, 2021, 16:01 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi lauds India's shift to digital transactions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said digital transactions in India jumped 19 times in the last seven years.

Nov 12, 2021, 18:08 PM IST

Digital Payment Revolution: Nirmala Sitharaman shares video of UPI QR code on ox head

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Thursday (November 4), shared a video highlighting the success of digital payments in India. 

Nov 05, 2021, 20:07 PM IST

Recharging mobile via PhonePe? Get ready to pay small processing fee, check details

PhonePe has started charging processing fees on mobile recharges done for recharges above Rs 50. 

Oct 22, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Transferred money to wrong account? Here’s how to recover it

However, money is frequently transferred to the incorrect number in this situation. In this scenario, you may also be eligible for a refund.

Oct 16, 2021, 13:28 PM IST

India, Singapore launch project to link UPI and PayNow for instant fund transfers

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the project to link the fast payment systems. The linkage is targeted for operationalisation by July 2022, the RBI said in a statement.

Sep 14, 2021, 14:08 PM IST

UPI payments now live in UAE! 20 lakh Indians to benefit from NPCI’s strategic move

Indians travelling to the UAE are expected to benefit from Unified Payments Interface (UPI) enabled mobile applications to pay for their purchases in a shop or merchant establishment across the country. 

Aug 21, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to launch new digital payment solution e-RUPI on August 2

Besides being a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment, it is a QR code or SMS string-based e-voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries, the statement said.

Aug 01, 2021, 09:32 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to launch e-RUPI, a person and purpose-specific digital payment solution

e-RUPI is a QR code or SMS string-based e-Voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries.

Aug 01, 2021, 00:03 AM IST

Apple now accepts in-app purchases via UPI, RuPay card and net banking

Apple users can now pay using domestic payment systems as well as international payment systems like credit cards and debit cards when adding funds to Apple`s stores.

Jul 31, 2021, 16:37 PM IST

SBI alert! Internet banking, YONO, UPI to remain unavailable on June 20, check timings

"We request our esteemed customers to bear with us as we strive to provide a better banking experience,” SBI tweeted. In a message along with its tweet, the bank said that it’ll be undertaking maintenance activities between 01:00 hrs and 01:40 hrs on 20.06.2021. 

Jun 19, 2021, 10:51 AM IST

SBI alert! Internet banking, UPI services unavailable today for few hours, check timings

State Bank of India has cited maintenance activities as the reason behind the temporary shutdown of the services. 

Jun 13, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

BHIM UPI transactions down at Rs 4.94 lakh crore in April

UPI had recorded 2.73 billion or 273 crore transactions which amount to Rs 5,04,886 crore in March. While the total transactions fell down in April, the daily transaction volume for UPI remained the same in the last two months with about 88 million transactions. 

May 02, 2021, 10:40 AM IST

Beware mobile gamers! You may not be able to shop for less than Rs 50 on games via UPI

If NPCI bans UPIs payments below Rs 50 for gaming apps then you can easily use payments modes such as net banking, credit and debit cards, mobile wallets, among others. 

Apr 21, 2021, 16:41 PM IST

Is Savings Account a Good Option For Emergency Funds?

Financial planners suggest that one must allocate six months’ worth of expenses towards creating an emergency fund. However, this can vary according to the different financial situations of different people. Nonetheless, it is crucial for everyone to maintain an emergency fund to tide over critical times.

Apr 21, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

Amazon Pay now 5 million merchants strong, new app launched for businesses

Amazon revealed that 2.5 million merchants out of the total 5 million businesses operate retail and shopping outlets such as Kirana stores.

Apr 18, 2021, 11:07 AM IST

Here’s how to withdraw cash from ATM without using debit card

As per a report, the company has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and City Union Bank to launch this facility. More than 1,500 ATMs have been upgraded to this service, while they are looking to upgrade more ATMs rapidly.

Apr 05, 2021, 19:56 PM IST