Offline UPI Payments to Use NFC Tap-to-Pay

India's National Payments Corporation is developing offline UPI tap-to-pay functionality for merchant terminals, enabling NFC transactions without internet connectivity. This extends UPI's reach to underserved markets and offline retail environments.

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