{"id":1296248,"date":"2025-06-12T10:52:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T05:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1296248"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T06:12:58","slug":"upi-transactions-above-rs-3000-can-be-charged-as-per-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/upi-transactions-above-rs-3000-can-be-charged-as-per-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"UPI Transactions Above Rs 3000 Can Be Charged, As Per Reports (Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br><strong>Update: Govt has issued a statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtvprofit.com\/economy-finance\/upi-payments-above-rs-3000-remain-free-finance-ministry-no-mdr\">stating they have no such plans. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a significant policy shift, the government is evaluating the return of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above \u20b93,000. The move seeks to ease the cost burden on banks and payment service providers handling high-value digital payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-6.png\" alt=\"UPI Transactions Above Rs 3000 Can Be Charged, As Per Reports\" class=\"wp-image-1296258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-6.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-6-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-6-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zero-MDR Policy May Soon Be Reversed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since January 2020, India has maintained a zero-MDR regime on UPI to boost digital adoption. However, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/exclusive-government-weighs-charges-on-upi-payments-over-rs-3-000-8639640\">operational<\/a> costs climb, especially for large transactions, this policy may be reworked. Reports suggest that MDR will be reintroduced based on transaction value\u2014not merchant turnover\u2014ensuring smaller merchants and low-value payments stay unaffected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proposed MDR: 0.3% for Large UPI Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Payments Council of India has suggested applying a 0.3% MDR on large UPI merchants. For comparison, MDR on credit and debit card transactions typically ranges from 0.9% to 2%. RuPay credit cards are expected to remain exempt from this MDR reintroduction, preserving their appeal for cost-conscious users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consultations Underway With Fintech Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A final decision is expected in the next one or two months after consultations with banks, fintech firms, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The policy could mark a shift from encouraging digital payments adoption to ensuring the financial sustainability of the UPI infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reintroducing MDR for UPI payments above \u20b93,000 would represent a crucial change in India\u2019s digital payments strategy. While promoting inclusion through exemptions for small-value payments, the move aims to balance innovation with economic feasibility\u2014ensuring banks and fintech players have the incentive to keep investing in the ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: Govt has issued a statement, stating they have no such plans. Earlier.. In a significant policy shift, the government is evaluating the return of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above \u20b93,000. 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