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NPCI's new merchant-charge policy reportedly starts October 15 for certain UPI transactions

Mint compares the merchant charges with credit card and debit card fees, as well as credit-linked UPI.

Mint reports that NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions from October 15, 2026. Its comparison looks at merchant charges alongside credit card and debit card fees and credit-linked UPI.

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The Hindu@the_hindu 12 hrs ago
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge of 0.4% that large merchants will have to pay banks and payment processors on UPI payments they receive in excess of ₹2,000 per transaction, it said in a circular issued on…
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/business/npci-introduces-04-percent-mdr-charge-on-upi-payments-above-rs-2000-exempts-small-merchants-person-to-person-transfers/article71468913.ece
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Mint@livemint 11 hrs ago
From 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI.
livemint.com
UPI MDR from 15 October: How merchant charges compare with credit, debit card fees and credit-linked UPI | Mint
From 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI.
- likes: 1
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0
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The Times Of India@timesofindia 10 hrs ago
National Payments Corporation of India on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, with an overall cap of Rs 300, and a flat Rs 5 charge for utility payments, fuel purchase, insurance premium, rail tickets, and a host of…
toi.in
/3X24gZ
- likes: 92
- replies: 13
- bookmarks: 9
- reposts: 9
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Business Today@business_today 10 hrs ago
Why UPI MDR Is Needed For Long-Term Growth, Explains PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam #UPI #UPIMDR #PhonePe #SameerNigam #DigitalPayments #NPCI #UPICharges #Fintech
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- replies: 2
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Business Today@business_today 9 hrs ago
‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 https://ow.ly/gTrz106EOS3
businesstoday.in
‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 - BusinessToday
MDR on UPI transactions over ₹2000: MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku called it a very positive step for India, while Founder & CEO of PhonePe, Sameer Nigam, called it important too.
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Mint@livemint 7 hrs ago
What will happen to investors on digital broking platform? INDmoney CEO responds to UPI MDR charges
livemint.com
What will happen to investors on digital broking platform? INDmoney CEO responds to UPI MDR charges | Mint
What would it cost to run an investment app that adds ₹200 crore to wallets for stock and derivative trading / invested into mutual funds every day? INDmoney CEO explains
- likes: 1
- replies: 1
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0

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The Hindu@the_hindu 12 hrs ago
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge of 0.4% that large merchants will have to pay banks and payment processors on UPI payments they receive in excess of ₹2,000 per transaction, it said in a circular issued on…
thehindu.com
/business/npci-introduces-04-percent-mdr-charge-on-upi-payments-above-rs-2000-exempts-small-merchants-person-to-person-transfers/article71468913.ece
- likes: 15
- replies: 4
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 3
MI
Mint@livemint 11 hrs ago
From 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI.
livemint.com
UPI MDR from 15 October: How merchant charges compare with credit, debit card fees and credit-linked UPI | Mint
From 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI.
- likes: 1
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0
TT
The Times Of India@timesofindia 10 hrs ago
National Payments Corporation of India on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, with an overall cap of Rs 300, and a flat Rs 5 charge for utility payments, fuel purchase, insurance premium, rail tickets, and a host of…
toi.in
/3X24gZ
- likes: 92
- replies: 13
- bookmarks: 9
- reposts: 9
BT
Business Today@business_today 10 hrs ago
Why UPI MDR Is Needed For Long-Term Growth, Explains PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam #UPI #UPIMDR #PhonePe #SameerNigam #DigitalPayments #NPCI #UPICharges #Fintech
- likes: 1
- replies: 2
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0
BT
Business Today@business_today 9 hrs ago
‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 https://ow.ly/gTrz106EOS3
businesstoday.in
‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 - BusinessToday
MDR on UPI transactions over ₹2000: MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku called it a very positive step for India, while Founder & CEO of PhonePe, Sameer Nigam, called it important too.
- likes: 0
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 0
MI
Mint@livemint 7 hrs ago
What will happen to investors on digital broking platform? INDmoney CEO responds to UPI MDR charges
livemint.com
What will happen to investors on digital broking platform? INDmoney CEO responds to UPI MDR charges | Mint
What would it cost to run an investment app that adds ₹200 crore to wallets for stock and derivative trading / invested into mutual funds every day? INDmoney CEO explains
- likes: 1
- replies: 1
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0

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@the_hinduThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge of 0.4% that large merchants will have to pay banks and payment processors on UPI payments they receive in excess of ₹2,000 per transaction, it said in a circular issued on Tuesday (September 15, 2026). https://www.thehindu.com/business/npci-introduces-04-percent-mdr-charge-on-upi-payments-above-rs-2000-exempts-small-merchants-person-to-person-transfers/article71468913.ece @livemintFrom 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI. https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/upi-mdr-from-october-15-how-merchant-charges-compare-with-credit-debit-card-fees-and-credit-linked-upi-11789522587936.html @business_todayWhy UPI MDR Is Needed For Long-Term Growth, Explains PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam #UPI #UPIMDR #PhonePe #SameerNigam #DigitalPayments #NPCI #UPICharges #Fintech @business_today‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 https://ow.ly/gTrz106EOS3

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@the_hinduThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge of 0.4% that large merchants will have to pay banks and payment processors on UPI payments they receive in excess of ₹2,000 per transaction, it said in a circular issued on Tuesday (September 15, 2026). https://www.thehindu.com/business/npci-introduces-04-percent-mdr-charge-on-upi-payments-above-rs-2000-exempts-small-merchants-person-to-person-transfers/article71468913.ece @livemintFrom 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI. https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/upi-mdr-from-october-15-how-merchant-charges-compare-with-credit-debit-card-fees-and-credit-linked-upi-11789522587936.html @business_todayWhy UPI MDR Is Needed For Long-Term Growth, Explains PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam #UPI #UPIMDR #PhonePe #SameerNigam #DigitalPayments #NPCI #UPICharges #Fintech @business_today‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 https://ow.ly/gTrz106EOS3

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13 posts

TH
The Hindu@the_hindu 12 hrs ago
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge of 0.4% that large merchants will have to pay banks and payment processors on UPI payments they receive in excess of ₹2,000 per transaction, it said in a circular issued on…
thehindu.com
/business/npci-introduces-04-percent-mdr-charge-on-upi-payments-above-rs-2000-exempts-small-merchants-person-to-person-transfers/article71468913.ece
- likes: 15
- replies: 4
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 3
MI
Mint@livemint 11 hrs ago
From 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI.
livemint.com
UPI MDR from 15 October: How merchant charges compare with credit, debit card fees and credit-linked UPI | Mint
From 15 October, NPCI's new MDR policy will apply to certain UPI transactions. Here's how the merchant charges compare with credit card and debit card fees, and credit-linked UPI.
- likes: 1
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0
TT
The Times Of India@timesofindia 10 hrs ago
National Payments Corporation of India on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, with an overall cap of Rs 300, and a flat Rs 5 charge for utility payments, fuel purchase, insurance premium, rail tickets, and a host of…
toi.in
/3X24gZ
- likes: 92
- replies: 13
- bookmarks: 9
- reposts: 9
BT
Business Today@business_today 10 hrs ago
Why UPI MDR Is Needed For Long-Term Growth, Explains PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam #UPI #UPIMDR #PhonePe #SameerNigam #DigitalPayments #NPCI #UPICharges #Fintech
- likes: 1
- replies: 2
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0
BT
Business Today@business_today 9 hrs ago
‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 https://ow.ly/gTrz106EOS3
businesstoday.in
‘The additional revenue will help’: MobiKwik, PhonePe founders back MDR charge on UPI transactions over ₹2000 - BusinessToday
MDR on UPI transactions over ₹2000: MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku called it a very positive step for India, while Founder & CEO of PhonePe, Sameer Nigam, called it important too.
- likes: 0
- replies: 0
- bookmarks: 0
- reposts: 0
MI
Mint@livemint 7 hrs ago
What will happen to investors on digital broking platform? INDmoney CEO responds to UPI MDR charges
livemint.com
What will happen to investors on digital broking platform? INDmoney CEO responds to UPI MDR charges | Mint
What would it cost to run an investment app that adds ₹200 crore to wallets for stock and derivative trading / invested into mutual funds every day? INDmoney CEO explains
- likes: 1
- replies: 1
- bookmarks: 1
- reposts: 0

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