UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merch – The Economic Times
UPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced for certain merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. The revised framework is aimed at supporting investments in UPI infrastructure, innovation and cybersecurity. Most person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions are expected to remain unaffected. The new provisions will come into effect from October 15, 2026.
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