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India Payment System: New Rules Clarify UPI Merchant Fees and MDR

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The Ministry of Finance clarified the fee structure for digital transactions under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. Person-to-Person (P2P) UPI transfers remain entirely free, regardless of the amount. For Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions, UPI payments up to ₹2,000 are free, while fees apply to larger amounts. Small vendors receiving up to ₹1 lakh monthly via P2PM QR codes are shielded from Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges.

From thehindu.com, aninews.in

Why it matters

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The changes establish a structured framework for digital payments, affecting the operational costs for merchants and consumers. The government has also introduced provisions for advance salary and pension disbursement for Central Government employees ahead of a scheduled bank strike.

The Reserve Bank of India provides regulatory supervision and undertakes security initiatives for UPI while officials discuss usage numbers.

From moneycontrol.com, aninews.in

Who's involved

  • Reserve Bank of IndiaThe central bank that regulates the payment system under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act

How it developed

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  1. Operational details regarding payment suspensions and central government employee payments are underway.1 source
  2. The finance ministry has set the payment rail fees for UPI transactions.Sub-event
  3. The government introduced a new structure for Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) via a ministry circular.Sub-event
  4. Amazon operates a quick commerce unit and regulates payment systems in India.Sub-event
  5. A bill was passed by the Indian Parliament, permitting charges on electronic payment systems.Sub-event
  6. Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to amend payment laws.Sub-event
  7. Ministry proposes amendments to Indian payment system under RBI regulation.1 source

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