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Muse, NPCI join hands for India's first wearables payment ecosystem

The new ecosystem allows users to make instant, secure payments by tapping Muses' smart ring on any NFC-enabled PoS terminal

Updated On: 13 Oct 2025 | 10:56 PM IST

NPCI launches new tech subsidiary to boost payments innovation in India

NPCI Tech Solutions will focus on fintech experimentation and breakthrough innovations, expanding NPCI's role in global digital payments and cross-border connectivity

Updated On: 07 Oct 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

Shop smart: RuPay JCB card now gives 25% cashback abroad this summer

Get 25 per cent cashback on in-store purchases with RuPay JCB cards across 8 Asian countries this summer. Offer valid from June 15 to August 31

Updated On: 18 Jun 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India lens on payment fintechs over misclassified merchants

Several payment aggregators are said to have misclassified merchants, typically in the retail category, under utility - a segment that traditionally draws lower interchange rates

Updated On: 30 May 2025 | 12:41 AM IST

Coming soon: A new system to integrate netbanking, payment aggregators

This new switch being developed by NPCI subsidiary NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) will not leverage any existing payments system tech but will focus on creating a new system altogether

Updated On: 23 Apr 2025 | 9:09 PM IST

Payments body PCI urges PMO to levy MDR on UPI, RuPay debit cards

If the proposal is accepted, nearly 90 per cent of India's 60 million UPI-accepting merchants will remain unaffected, as they fall under the small enterprise category

Updated On: 24 Mar 2025 | 11:23 PM IST

Govt may restore merchant charges on UPI, RuPay transactions for big firms

The government is reviewing a proposal to reintroduce merchant discount rates (MDR) on UPI and RuPay transactions for large businesses, aiming to ease the financial strain on banks

Updated On: 11 Mar 2025 | 10:45 AM IST

Budget 2025 slashes digital payments incentives: Is MDR on its way out?

With the Budgetary outlay for UPI transactions cut by 78 per cent, industry insiders wonder if transaction fees are likely to be introduced

Updated On: 05 Feb 2025 | 4:27 PM IST

Budget muted on UPI, RuPay debit card incentives; sops down by 78%

The Budget earmarked Rs 437 crore to promote such transactions in financial year 2026 (FY26), compared to Rs 2,000 crore allocated the year before

Updated On: 02 Feb 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

Earn up to Rs 3,000 cashback on RuPay card purchases abroad until Jan 29

To avail this offer, RuPay cardholders must activate their RuPay JCB Global Card for international use by contacting their bank via branch banking, phone, mobile, or net banking services

Updated On: 07 Jan 2025 | 12:00 PM IST

RuPay, Mastercard, Visa – Choose Your Own Credit Card Network!

From September 6, credit cardholders in India get to choose their preferred card network. Watch the video to find out how this change affects you.

Updated On: 05 Sep 2024 | 6:38 PM IST
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Travel firm Thomas Cook India partners with NPCI to launch RuPay forex card

Travel services provider Thomas Cook (India) on Tuesday said it has collaborated with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch its first RuPay prepaid forex card for Indian travellers visiting the UAE. The partnership commences with the UAE as a pilot, which will be followed by a global rollout in a phased manner, Thomas Cook said in a statement. Travellers can use Thomas Cook's RuPay AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) card extensively across the UAE for transactions and ATM withdrawals. The company claimed that it is the first and the only company to have partnered with NPCI to launch RuPay AED prepaid forex card. "This innovative Made-in-India initiative is a first-of-its-kind partnership with an Indian non-banking entity," Thomas Cook (India) Executive Vice-President - Foreign Exchange, Deepesh Varma said. The UAE is an important global market for Thomas Cook (India) foreign exchange business and the company's card business has witnessed a significant growth, with

Updated On: 30 Jul 2024 | 6:33 PM IST

Maldives to launch India's RuPay service amid turbulence in bilateral ties

Notwithstanding the turbulence in their bilateral ties, the Maldives will soon launch India's RuPay service, which a senior minister has said "will bolster the Maldivian Rufiyaa." 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. Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed while announcing how both India and China have agreed to use local currency in bilateral trade, spoke about the upcoming launch of India's RuPay. The upcoming launch of India's RuPay service is anticipated to further bolster the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), Saeed told state-run PSM News on Wednesday. He also emphasised that addressing the dollar issue and reinforcing the MVR is a top priority for the current administration. However, there has been no announcement of any date for the launch. Last week, a news portal, CorporateMaldives.com, reporte

Updated On: 23 May 2024 | 7:51 PM IST

RuPay credit cards on UPI: You can now apply for EMIs through the app

From splitting large purchases into EMIs to managing bills and limits, everything can be done conveniently within your UPI app.

Updated On: 03 Apr 2024 | 8:30 PM IST

RBI tightens norms for credit, debit cards used with business accounts

Last month, the RBI had ordered Visa to stop using an unauthorized route to make business-to-business card payments which used fintech companies as an intermediary

Updated On: 07 Mar 2024 | 7:27 PM IST

RBI directs credit card issuers to give users choice of other networks

RBI on Wednesday said issuers of credit cards shall not enter into any arrangement or agreement with card networks that restrain customers from availing the services of other networks

Updated On: 06 Mar 2024 | 10:36 AM IST

Indian Bank inks pact with FPL Tech to launch co-branded credit card

Public sector Indian Bank has partnered with FPL Technologies, to launch the Indian Bank One Co-branded Credit Card, the bank said on Friday. Leveraging the Visa and RuPay platforms, the cards would be issued by Indian Bank and managed by FPL Technologies. The partnership brings in Indian Bank, FPL Technologies, NPCI, and VISA, signaling a synergy of expertise, innovation, and commitment toward providing customers with unparalleled services in the credit card domain. "The launch of the Indian Bank One Co-branded credit card exemplifies our commitment to offering cutting-edge digital solutions to our customers. As one of the oldest public sector banks, we are excited to offer our users a new-age digital experience and extend our credit card offerings to a wider audience," Indian Bank MD and CEO Shanti Lal Jain said in a statement. "This collaboration will allow us to stay at the forefront of the industry offering our customers the latest advancements in credit solutions reinforcing

Updated On: 12 Jan 2024 | 5:06 PM IST

NPCI explores methods to increase RuPay on UPI payment adoption by vendors

UPI payments via RuPay credit cards have experienced slower adoption due to confusion in transaction classification

Updated On: 15 Nov 2023 | 12:07 PM IST

Why you should link your credit card with UPI? Check all benefits

RBI allowed the integration of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) with credit cards to leverage the several benefits of credit card enthusiasts. Here's why you should use credit card with UPI

Updated On: 20 Oct 2023 | 12:17 PM IST

Customers can now choose from multiple card networks from October 1

As per the notification, the card issuers must issue cards across more than one network and give their customers the option to choose from them

Updated On: 30 Sep 2023 | 12:01 AM IST