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Wire · operational-macro

India says person-to-person UPI transactions to remain free

8 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

8 August 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

◆ Geography

India

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

India has confirmed that person-to-person transactions via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will remain free, preserving a key feature that supports wide adoption of digital payments in the country.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

India's decision to keep UPI person-to-person payments free opens the door for you to build consumer-facing fintech products without fearing new transaction fees will suppress usage. This secures your pathway to rapid user growth and market penetration.

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1 source · 8 Aug 2026

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