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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India plans to reintroduce merchant discount rate (MDR) service charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above a certain threshold, potentially Rs 2,000, while maintaining free transfers for person-to-person payments.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 17 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.
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You must prepare for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 to carry a service fee, shifting cost to end users or merchants. Pricing models may need adjustment as customers face direct charges on digital payments.
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17 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026
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