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Govt notifies no bank charges on UPI payments up to Rs 2,000
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Government of India has officially notified that no bank or system provider can charge any fees on payments made through UPI or RuPay debit cards for transactions up to 2,000 rupees. This regulation prevents direct or indirect charges on such electronic payments.
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 ruling makes small-value digital payments free from bank fees in India. As a fintech founder focused on payments, you can push quicker customer acquisition with zero transaction costs making your service more competitive.
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3 sources · first reported 14 Sep 2026 · latest 15 Sep 2026
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