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Will UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 Be Charged? Govt's New Bill Explained
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Finance Ministry has proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act allowing the government to introduce Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on high-value UPI payments above ₹2,000 in the future, while consumer and small business transactions remain exempt for now.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 17 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.
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The government’s new ability to impose charges on high-value UPI transactions jolts fintech startups dependent on free digital payments. You need to prepare for potential cost impacts that could shift your pricing or customer targeting strategy.
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17 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026
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