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India imposes fees on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 from October 15

The government will charge a 0.4% merchant fee for payments exceeding Rs 2,000, while person-to-person transfers remain free.

2 publishers · 4 articles · first seen 15 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. Times of IndiaNo bank charges on UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000: Govt
  2. Times of IndiaMerchants to now pay fees on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 from Oct 15
  3. Times of IndiaWhat MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 means for you: FAQs answered
  4. TechCrunchIndia ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network

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  1. India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network TechCrunch ·
  2. What MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 means for you: FAQs answered Times of India
  3. Merchants to now pay fees on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 from Oct 15 Times of India
  4. No bank charges on UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000: Govt Times of India

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