The Payments Council of India clarified UPI transactions will remain free for consumers. Small merchants, including kirana stores, will also not face charges for digital payments. This assurance addresses concerns about potential merchant fees within the digital payments ecosystem. Banks and payment providers have invested heavily in maintaining the UPI infrastructure.

Parliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by allowing banks to charge fees. The…

The bill seeks to remove the provision that prevents banks and payment service providers from charging a fee, including MDR, on notified electronic payments. | India News

Central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra stated it is premature to discuss UPI transaction charges. Discussions are ongoing regarding the payment mechanism's future and costs. The…