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Hour-long UPI glitch hits millions

Users across multiple UPI apps including Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm and across multiple onboarding banks such as HDFC, Axis, and SBI were affected

NPCI had faced intermittent technical issues owing to which UPI had partial decline. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 12:28 PM IST

New UPI rule regarding mobile numbers to become effective from April 1 | Details

The new guideline is aimed at reducing transaction errors caused due to outdated or reassigned mobile numbers.

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI.(Representational Image)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:19 PM IST

Pensioners may soon be able to make EPFO claims via UPI: Labour secretary

The EPFO has established a centralised database and after conducting necessary testing, the UPI frontend for EPFO claims may get rolled out by the end of May.

Under the Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, an employer and worker both are required to contribute 12% of a person’s basic salary towards a retirement-benefits corpus managed by the EPFO (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:22 AM IST

PhonePe, Google Pay UPI will stop working on these numbers from April 1

The NPCI announced that mobile numbers linked to UPI will be removed from bank accounts if they haven’t been active for a significant period of time.

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI. (Representative)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 02:08 PM IST

PhonePe introduces credit and debit card tokenisation: Here's what it means

At the moment, PhonePe users will only be able to tokenize their Visa credit and debit cards.

Almost 75 per cent of PhonePe's current workforce is eligible to participate in the current buyback offer(Bloomberg)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 04:31 PM IST

UPI transactions to see changes from February 15: What are they?

NPCI, the body overlooking regulations linked to UPI transactions in India, has announced changes 

NPCI has instituted changes related to UPI transactions which will be effective from February 15(Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 01:00 PM IST
ByAshley Paul

NPCI bans special characters in UPI transaction IDs from February 1: Details

From February 1, NPCI will disallow special characters in UPI transaction IDs to standardise processes. This comes as UPI transactions hit record levels.

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 07:22 PM IST

UPI transactions touched record 16.73 billion in December 2024: NPCI data

The average daily transaction count during December was 539.68 million, up from 516.07 million in November.

In November 2024, the UPI transaction count was 15.48 billion, NPCI data showed.(Shutterstock)
Published on Jan 02, 2025 09:10 PM IST
PTI |

WhatsApp Pay gets NPCI nod for nationwide UPI user expansion

NPCI previously capped WhatsApp Pay's UPI users at 100 million. With the restriction now lifted, WhatsApp Pay can expand its services to all users in India.

WhatsApp Pay will continue to adhere to all existing UPI guidelines and circulars for Third-Party Application Providers (TPAPs) (REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 08:08 PM IST

North Carolina federal prison supervisor convicted after instructing physical punishment

North Carolina federal prison supervisor convicted after instructing physical punishment

North Carolina federal prison supervisor convicted after instructing physical punishment
Published on Dec 29, 2024 01:12 AM IST
AP |

UPI available for NRIs who want to make no-fee transactions with people in India

NRIs from countries like the US, Canada, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia, and more can UPI to send money to family or make payments in India without any fees

There is however, a maximum transaction cap of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh per day, varying slightly depending on the bank. For new IDs, the limit is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 for the the first 24 hours only.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 04:06 PM IST

NPCI allows Paytm to add new UPI customers

In January, the RBI, citing non-compliance, directed Paytm's Payments Bank to stop onboarding new customers.

A cutlery vendor switches on Paytm, a digital payments firm, speaker for received payment details at a roadside market in Ahmedabad. (Used only for representation)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 04:52 AM IST
PTI |

UPI transaction limit upped to 5 lakh for three payment types: Date, details

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the transaction limit for three types of payments using UPI to ₹5 lakh for convenience

It may become possible to use UPI to pay tax up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh in a single transaction from Monday, September 16, 2024(Representational Image)
Published on Sep 15, 2024 05:01 PM IST

Deposit cash in ATMs using UPI, new feature launched by RBI, steps to use

The new UPI Interoperable Cash Deposit (UPI-ICD) launched at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 allows customers to deposit cash at ATMs using UPI apps

Consumers will be able to access the new features as the banks gradually roll them out. (Representational Image/Pixabay)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 03:14 PM IST

Swiggy launches Swiggy UPI, reduces payment steps from five to one: Setup method

Swiggy claims that the new Swiggy UPI, powered by Juspay's HyperUPI Plugin allows users to reduce transaction time from over 15 seconds to just five seconds

Gig workers prepare to deliver orders outside Swiggy's grocery warehouse at a market area in New Delhi, India, May 6, 2024. (Priyanshu Singh/Reuters)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 05:17 PM IST

New UPI feature lets you authorise others to make transactions from your account

The primary user who is the account holder can authorise a secondary user to make transactions using their bank account up to a specified limit.

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI. (Representative image)
Published on Aug 08, 2024 02:52 PM IST

Ransomware attack: UPI, IMPS, retail payments of these banks unavailable

NPCI said that C-Edge Technologies has been possibly impacted by a Ransomware attack which has affected a few of their systems.

Ransomware attack: C-Edge is a technology service provider for cooperative and regional rural banks.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:43 AM IST

FASTag new rules from today: KYC updates, vehicle detail linking

The deadline for complying with all the new FASTag KYC and vehicle detail linking rules is October 31, 2024

A man points to the FASTag on his vehicle's windshield, at the toll office at Kherki-Daula toll plaza, in Gurugram, on November 27, 2019 (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ACC commissioner promises to fight 'for as long as it takes' amid legal battles with Clemson, FSU

ACC commissioner promises to fight 'for as long as it takes' amid legal battles with Clemson, FSU

ACC commissioner promises to fight 'for as long as it takes' amid legal battles with Clemson, FSU
Published on Jul 23, 2024 12:06 AM IST
AP |

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role
Published on Jul 19, 2024 04:24 AM IST
AP |

More details released in autopsy for gunman who shot and killed four officers in Charlotte

More details released in autopsy for gunman who shot and killed four officers in Charlotte

More details released in autopsy for gunman who shot and killed four officers in Charlotte
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 02:46 AM IST
AP |

Bryson DeChambeau wins another US Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy

Bryson DeChambeau wins another US Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy

Bryson DeChambeau wins another US Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 12:23 AM IST
AP |

ATM users may have to pay more for withdrawals. Here's why

Interchange fees is paid by customers for cash withdrawals at ATMs and CATMI is seeking to raise it to a maximum of ₹23 per transaction.

Interchange fees is paid by the card-issuing bank to the bank where the card is used to withdraw cash.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 02:03 PM IST

Paytm’s market share continues to fall after RBI crackdown

Paytm's market share falls for the fourth month after RBI ordered its affiliate, Paytm payments bank to close.

A QR code for the Paytm digital payment system at a store in Mumbai, India.(Bloomberg)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 08:21 PM IST

Charlotte police investigation of deaths of 4 officers finds suspect acted alone; no friendly fire

Charlotte police investigation of deaths of 4 officers finds suspect acted alone; no friendly fire

Charlotte police investigation of deaths of 4 officers finds suspect acted alone; no friendly fire
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 09:24 AM IST
AP |

Maldives to soon launch India's RuPay service

RuPay is the first of its global card payment network in India. Meanwhile, Maldives has not announced any date for the launch of the service.

RuPay, a product of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is the first of its global card payment network in India, with wide acceptance at ATMs, POS devices, and e-commerce websites across India.
Published on May 23, 2024 10:29 PM IST
PTI |

Angie Harmon is suing an Instacart shopper who shot and killed her dog, Oliver

Angie Harmon is suing an Instacart shopper who shot and killed her dog, Oliver

Angie Harmon is suing an Instacart shopper who shot and killed her dog, Oliver
Published on May 16, 2024 02:37 AM IST
AP |

North Carolina redistricting attorney who fell short in federal confirmation fight dies at 69

North Carolina redistricting attorney who fell short in federal confirmation fight dies at 69

HT Image
Published on Apr 03, 2024 12:14 AM IST
AP |

James, Brooks help No. 10 NC State hang on to beat Duke 54-51 in ACC quarterfinals

James, Brooks help No. 10 NC State hang on to beat Duke 54-51 in ACC quarterfinals

HT Image
Published on Mar 09, 2024 05:54 AM IST
AP |

Brown, Okanawa lead Duke women to 70-58 win over Georgia Tech in ACC Tournament second round

Brown, Okanawa lead Duke women to 70-58 win over Georgia Tech in ACC Tournament second round

HT Image
Published on Mar 08, 2024 06:03 AM IST
AP |
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