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No Direct, Indirect Charges On UPI Payments Up To Rs 2,000, Govt Clarifies
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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Government of India has clarified that no direct or indirect transaction charges will be levied on UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 and payments made via RuPay debit cards, ensuring that small value digital payments remain free. This move addresses concerns about potential fees following recent amendments to the payment systems law and maintains person-to-person UPI payments free even if future merchant discount rates apply for higher value transactions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 5 sources have reported it between 14 Sep 2026 and 15 Sep 2026.
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You can eliminate concerns over small digital payment fees in India now that the government guarantees no charges on UPI and RuPay payments up to Rs 2,000. This clears the way for you to focus on growing usage among low value transactions without fee obstacles.
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5 sources · first reported 14 Sep 2026 · latest 15 Sep 2026
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