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India moves to allow fees on digital UPI payments
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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India plans to permit charging fees on digital payments via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a move that could change the cost structure of digital transactions in the country.
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You face higher costs for handling UPI transactions in India as fee charges become allowed. This opens a new revenue stream for payment processors but tightens margins for transaction-heavy fintech products.
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