Unified Payments Interface was launched in the year 2016, and is an instant, real-time payment settlement system in India. In the last three years, UPI has been anchoring the government’s digital revolution in India.
Recently, UPI crossed 1 billion transactions and added 100 million users for the month of October 2019. On a year-on-year basis, UPI transactions have increased by 135%. With 141 banks on the UPI platform, it is one of the sought-after payment settlement systems in India.
Get Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions on the Unified Payments Interface
In the Course of This Blog, let us Try to Understand Some of the Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Unified Payments Interface.
1. What is the difference between UPI and IMPS?
A unified payment interface is a simplified version of an instant payment settlement system as compared to IMPS. UPI enables a user to make an online money transfer with only a virtual payment address. Hence, the long process of entering a bank account, IFSC code, etc for IMPS is done away with.
2. Is Unified Payments Interface transaction Free?
UPI transaction was free before April 1, 2019, for all banks. From April 1, 2019, Kotak Mahindra Bank is charging for UPI transactions. Users are charged after 30 peer-to-peer transactions/month. However, UPI payments via ICICI, SBI, and HDFC platforms continue to remain free.
3. Is a Card or Wallet Necessary for a UPI Transaction?
No. Only bank account details are needed for UPI transactions.
4. Is it Possible to Have 2 UPI Ids?
Yes. It is possible to have up to ten UPI Ids linked to the same bank account.
5. What is the 2-Factor Authentication System in Unified Payments Interface?
It is the basic security feature of the UPI system. The 2-factor authentication system consists of verification using the M-PIN and the UPI ID.
6. Is Mobile Banking Mandatory for UPI?
No, mobile banking is not necessary for UPI. The important requirements for UPI are an Android phone and a mobile number linked bank account.
7. Can UPI Id be Changed?
Yes, you can change the UPI Id. You can obtain 2 more UPI Ids from the bank.
8. Is the UPI Id the Same for All the UPI Apps?
UPI Id is mobile-specific. One can create multiple email Ids linked to multiple mobile numbers. Hence, UPI Id remains the same for the same mobile number irrespective of the multiple UPI apps.
9. Does Money Transfer take Place through UPI only During Banking Hours?
No, money transactions take place through UPI 24*7.
10. Does the Beneficiary Need to Register with UPI for Receiving Funds?
No, it is not necessary for the beneficiary to register with UPI for receiving funds. On the other hand, the only requirement for the beneficiary to receive funds is a mobile-linked bank account.
11. How much Time does UPI Transfer Take?
UPI transfer takes place instantly.
12. In Case of a Change of the UPI App, Re-registration is Required, or can I Use the Same Virtual Address?
Re-registration is required in case of a change of the UPI app. One needs to just do mobile verification. The virtual address remains the same.
13. What are the Different Channels for Transferring Funds Using UPI?
- Transfer through VPA
- Account Number + IFSC
- Mobile Number + MMID
- Aadhaar Number
- Collect / Pull money basis VPA
14. What is the Limit of Funds Transfer with Unified Payments Interface?
The limit of funds transfer with UPI is 1 lakh with an upper limit of 10 transactions per day.
15. What is UPI 2.0?
Launched in Aug 2018, UPI 2.0 is an upgrade to the Unified Payments Interface system. The salient features are the option of linking an overdraft account, setting mandates, receiving an invoice in the inbox, and provision for signed intent and QR.
For more information, refer:
- https://www.npci.org.in/upi-faq-s
- http://vikaspedia.in/e-governance/digital-payment/unified-payment-interface/upi-faqs
- https://www.dbs.com/digibank/in/banking/payments/upi/faqs.page
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