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UPI completes 10 years, clocks nearly 13,000-fold rise in transaction volume
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
UPI has completed 10 years, achieving a nearly 13,000-fold increase in transaction volume and becoming a crucial part of India's digital payments system with over 700 banks onboard and operations in 11 countries.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 18 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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India’s digital payments just became a global benchmark you cannot ignore. You need to explore UPI integrations or international expansions now as the platform’s scale will open new transaction flows and merchant opportunities.
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18 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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