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Small payments stay free

Akashvani reports protection against direct or indirect charges on UPI payments up to Rs 2,000.

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Person-to-person transfers

The government broadcaster says these UPI transfers continue to be free.

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Understand the merchant debate

Financial Express reports discussion of limited higher-value merchant fees, not a blanket customer fee.

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Check the type of payment

A person-to-person transfer and a merchant purchase are different categories. Read each notice carefully.

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Keep your PIN private

NPCI says your bank’s customer support will never ask for your UPI PIN.

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Receiving money needs no QR scan

NPCI warns that scanning a QR and entering a PIN sends money; it does not collect a reward.

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Question an unexpected debit

Save the transaction reference and contact your bank or payment app through its official support.