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Banks can't charge for UPI, RuPay debit card payments up to Rs 2000: Government
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Indian government has barred banks and payment providers from charging fees on UPI transactions and RuPay debit card payments up to Rs 2,000, while allowing possible merchant discount rate fees on higher-value merchant transactions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 14 Sep 2026 and 15 Sep 2026.
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You face a new cost boundary introducing fees for UPI and RuPay payments over Rs 2,000, signalling a fee opportunity on larger merchant deals. Small-value digital payments remain free, but banks and payment firms will push MDR on bigger transactions, shifting your pricing and merchant engagement strategy.
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3 sources · first reported 14 Sep 2026 · latest 15 Sep 2026
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