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No Charges On UPI Payments For Consumers, Government Says Nominal MDR May Apply ...
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Indian government clarified that UPI payments will remain free for consumers, while allowing a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain high-value merchant transactions to ensure the system's long-term sustainability.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 9 Aug 2026 and 10 Aug 2026.
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You should prepare for a small cost shift in merchant payments on UPI that could impact your pricing or customer terms if you serve merchants with high transaction volumes. The ruling keeps consumer usage free, so your consumer growth paths remain clear but merchant engagement may require adjustment.
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2 sources · first reported 9 Aug 2026 · latest 10 Aug 2026
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