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Banks cannot levy charges on UPI payments up to Rs 2,000: Govt
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Indian government has banned banks and payment system providers from charging users for UPI and RuPay debit card transactions up to Rs 2,000 to keep person-to-person payments free and support digital payment growth.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 14 Sep 2026 and 15 Sep 2026.
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This rule change forces fintech founders building payment platforms in India to avoid revenue models based on small transaction fees under Rs 2,000, pushing you to explore other monetisation strategies tied to larger transactions or value-added services.
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3 sources · first reported 14 Sep 2026 · latest 15 Sep 2026
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