Transformative Changes Ahead for UPI: Government Set to Permit MDR for Large Merchants
Banks may soon monetize UPI transactions by charging large merchants a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR).
Banks may soon monetize UPI transactions by charging large merchants a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR).
UPI reached 18.68 billion transactions in May 2025, a 4.4% MoM increase from April's 17.89 billion.
UPI registered 17.89 billion transactions in April, marking a 2.24% decline from March's 18.30 billion.
UPI recorded 18.30 billion transactions in March, a 13.6% increase from February's 16.11 billion.
The Indian government approved a scheme to encourage small merchants to use digital payments via BHIM-UPI.
UPI recorded 16.11 billion transactions in February 2025, a 5.2% decline from January’s 16.99 billion.
UPI processed nearly 17 billion transactions in January, marking a 39% increase in volume year-on-year.
The Growth of Unified Payments Interface (UPI)