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Banks' panel to soon take decision on merchant charges for UPI transactions above Rs ...
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A panel of banks and payment providers in India will soon decide on imposing merchant discount charges for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, following legal amendments allowing such fees. While UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 remain free for consumers, charges may apply to higher-value merchant payments, aligning India’s UPI ecosystem with international digital payment norms.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 22 sources have reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 16 Sep 2026.
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You will face new merchant fees on high-value UPI payments soon, shifting the cost burden partially to merchants rather than free riding. Reassess your pricing or payment acceptance strategy if your business relies on high-volume consumer UPI transactions.
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22 sources · first reported 7 Aug 2026 · latest 16 Sep 2026
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