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UPI crosses 24.5 billion transactions in August: Why are digital payments surging?
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
UPI processed a record 24.51 billion transactions worth Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August 2026, reflecting a 22% year-on-year growth in transaction volume and sustained high transaction values. The surge is supported by increased everyday payments, festive season activity, and expanding acceptance of UPI in 11 countries beyond India.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 32 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 2 Sep 2026.
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Digital payments are becoming the dominant payment method across India and are expanding internationally. You should prepare to integrate UPI-based payments now to capture consumer shifts and cross-border transactional opportunities.
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32 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 2 Sep 2026
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