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NPCI inks pact with Bank of Namibia for developing UPI-like payment system

NPCI on Thursday said its overseas arm has signed a pact with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) for developing a UPI-like instant payment system for Namibia. By leveraging technology and experiences from India's UPI, the partnership seeks to help Namibia modernize its financial ecosystem. This includes improving accessibility, affordability and connectivity with both domestic and international payment networks, and interoperability. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia, a statement said. This strategic partnership aims to enhance digital financial services and bolster real-time Person-to-Person (P2P) and Merchant payment transactions (P2M) in the African nation. Through this collaboration, BoN will gain access to best-in-class technology and insights from NIPL, enabling the creation of a similar platform in Namibia for the ...

Know more about interchange fee as NPCI considers policy change for UPI

Currently, there is no defined interchange fee for credit lines on UPI by NPCI

UPI credit line: NPCI may go easy on interchange fee for transactions

At present, there is no interchange fee defined by the NPCI for the credit line on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service

Industry keenly awaiting implementation of 30% UPI market share cap by NPCI

With extended deadline for 30 per cent UPI market ceiling by NPCI approaching, industry players are keenly awaiting the implementation and measures to achieve the cap from January 1. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in December 2022 extended the deadline for third-party UPI players to meet its 30 per cent volume cap in digital payment transactions by two years to end December 2024. Presently, third-party app providers (TPAP) like Google Pay and Walmart's PhonePe have a majority 85 per cent share in UPI-based transactions. NPCI runs the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) used for real-time payments between peers or at merchants' end while making purchases. According to sources, NPCI would spell out ways to implement the 30 per cent UPI market ceiling in a bid to minimise concentration risk. One option would be to stop on-boarding of new customers for those who have higher than 30 per cent market shares in UPI transaction, sources said, adding it can be done in a phase

NPCI to review by end of year decision on 30% UPI market share cap

December 2024 deadline for implement market cap remains unchanged, say sources

Paytm to migrate users to new UPI IDs; here is what it means for you

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently gave Paytm the green light to migrate users to specific banks that handle UPI transactions.

NPCI allows Paytm to start migration of users to PSP bank handles

UPI users with the @Paytm UPI handle can now create new virtual payment addresses or VPAs with partner PSP banks

PhonePe, Google Pay creating a duopoly in India's UPI space? NPCI to check

Google Pay and PhonePe, together account for 86% of UPI transactions by volume in India and are also expanding to offer UPI services abroad

Amazon Pay explores credit on UPI through collaboration with NPCI

NPCI recently unveiled new features for UPI-linked RuPay credit cards, including EMI facilities, UPI AutoPay for credit card bill settlements, and enhanced credit limit

RBI, NPCI officials discuss remittance cost analysis with WTO members

Senior officials of the RBI and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have made a presentation to the WTO members on reducing cost of remittances on March 25, an official said. India is pressing for the adoption of open and inter-operable payment systems like UPI, among WTO (World Trade Organisation) members with a view to cut the cost of money transfers or remittances. To cut the cost, India is suggesting to encourage digital transfers, fostering inter-operable systems, promoting competition, streamlining regulations, and enhancing pricing transparency. A proposal in this regard was pushed by India in the 13th ministerial conference, which was held in February in Abu Dhabi. "We had requested to make a presentation on the cost of remittances. The RBI and the NPCI gave presentations online on March 25. The meetings will continue on the subject at Geneva," the official said. The remittance costs are about 6.18 per cent globally which is well above the United Nation's tar

NBBL to begin work on net banking interoperability from April: Report

The RBI had earlier approved an interoperable system saying it will standardise settlement cycles for merchants, improve customer grievance mechanism

Paytm gets 5 handles to continue UPI transactions, existing one to continue

Fintech firm One97 Communications, owner of the Paytm brand, has got five handles in partnership with four banks to continue UPI transactions, as per an update on the NPCI website. The company's existing handle @paytm is among the five handles that users can continue using without the need to make any changes at their end. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has approved @paytm and a closed user group UPI handle @ptyes for Paytm in partnership with Yes Bank. NPCI has also approved @pthdfc with HDFC bank and @ptsbi with State Bank of India as a partner. However, these two handles are not active immediately. Paytm spokesperson said users can continue to use @paytm handle seamlessly without the need to make any changes at their end. On March 14, NPCI approved a third party application (TPAP) provider permit for Paytm in collaboration with SBI, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and HDFC bank for continuity of UPI transactions for the company's users. Paytm's UPI transactions were earlier

Paytm gets nod to continue UPI via State Bank of India, three others

Four banks-- Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, YES Bank will act as Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to Paytm

Paytm receives third-party application provider licence from NPCI

Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, and YES Bank will act as Payment System Provider (PSP) banks to Paytm

Paytm's third-party application licence likely to get approval this week

UPI, operated by the NPCI, is India's real-time payments system that allows users to transfer money across banks

UPI can now be used to make payments to Nepalese merchants, says NPCI

The NPCI on Friday announced that Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is now live in neighbouring Nepal. UPI users can scan QR codes to make payments to Nepalese merchants, an official statement said. This follows a tie-up between the National Payments Corporation of India International Payments (NIPL) and Nepal's largest payment network Fonepay Payment Service in September last year. In its first phase, the partnership will enable Indian consumers to make instant, secure, and convenient UPI payments across various business stores in Nepal by using UPI-enabled apps, the statement said. Merchants acquired by the participating members of Fonepay Network can accept UPI payments from Indian customers, it specified. It called the integration a "revolutionary shift" in cross-border transactions between citizens of both countries. "This initiative not only signifies our commitment to innovating the digital payments space but also reflects our dedication to creating new avenues for trade, ..

NPCI discusses means to grow UPI ahead december market cap deadline

NPCI owns and operates the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform

NPCI joins hands with IISc to conduct joint research on blockchain, AI

The partnership will focus on scalable blockchain platforms and multi-modal analytics over fintech data, NPCI said in a statement

Paytm's UPI transactions drop in February amid regulatory challenges

Overall UPI volumes of Paytm witnessed a marginal dip to 12.1 billion transactions compared to 12.2 billion transactions in January

RBI revises norms to streamline bill payments process, enable participation

The Reserve Bank on Thursday issued revised norms to streamline the process of bill payments, enable greater participation, and enhance customer protection. The central bank has issued the revised 'Reserve Bank of India (Bharat Bill Payment System) Directions, 2024' as it felt there was a need to update the existing regulations in view of significant developments in the payments landscape. "These directions seek to streamline the process of bill payments, enable greater participation, and enhance customer protection among other changes," RBI said. These directions will be applicable from April 1, 2024 to banks, NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited and other non-bank payment system participants. Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) is an integrated bill payment platform which enables payment or collection of bills through multiple channels using various payment modes, like UPI, internet banking, cards, cash, and prepaid payment instruments. The channels include mobile apps, mobile banking, ...