The Hindu·4 min read·medium
UPI stays free for users, vast majority of transactions to remain free for merchants as well, says government
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The Indian government clarified that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most merchant transactions also staying free. Any future fees would be limited to specific high-volume merchant transactions to support infrastructure and security.
The government sought to shut down speculation on plans to impose fees on the country's ubiquitous digital payments network, saying on Saturday (August 8, 2026) that consumers will not have to pay transaction charges for using UPI, while the vast majority of merchant transactions will also remain free.
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