UPI TRANSACTION CHARGES
TECNO SPARK 20 Pro 5G launched in India with 108MP Camera, Dimensity 6080 chipset: Check price, features
TECNO has launched the SPARK 20 Pro 5G, now available for purchase on Amazon and in offline stores at a special launch price of Rs 13,999. The smartphone features support for 10 5G bands, a 108MP camera, 16GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage. It boasts a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset. The SPARK 20 Pro 5G also includes a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging, Dolby Atmos sound, and a stylish superellipse design.
Amazon Pay India bats for fair MDR on UPI payments to small merchants
Launching a report titled ‘How Urban India Pays’, CEO Vikas Bansal said the ecommerce major is focused on simplifying the customer journey and combating digital payment fraud.
A new weapon against online payment frauds: Timely alerts on transactions via UPI, debit card, credit card, Net and mobile banking
Fraud transactions: Banks like Standard Chartered Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others have implemented a fraud protection measure wherein the bank will call you for transaction confirmation if it feels that these transactions are fraudulent. However if you give the confirmation, the transaction will go through. Know here how it works.
HDFC Bank credit card charges, rules to change from August 1, 2024: Know about new late payment fee, bill payment rules
HDFC Bank announced major revisions to its credit cardholders about terms and charges. The following changes to your HDFC Bank credit card charges will come into effect on August 1, 2024.
New RuPay UPI credit card rules: NeuCoins you will earn from UPI transactions on Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card from August 1, 2024
Here is a look at changes that will come into effect for the Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card from August 1, 2024, as per FAQs posted on the bank’s website.
UPI integration gives a fillip to RuPay credit cards distribution
RuPay credit cards are seeing a growth in usage after linking with UPI, with its issuance at 30%, up from a mere 5% in 2022-23. The shift towards UPI-based credit cards on third-party apps like Google Pay and PhonePe poses a challenge for banks, raising concerns about customer retention and cross-selling. Fintech startup Fibe, led by Ashish Goyal, foresees a potential share struggle among top UPI apps.
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SBI Credit Cards rule change: Reward points not applicable on 22 credit cards for government transactions from July 15
SBI Card announced that accrual of reward points on government related transactions will be discontinued for certain credit cards from July 1, 2024. List of SBI Credit Cards where reward points will not be applicable on government related transactions.
UPI boosts RuPay market share; cost pressure for gaming firms
Happy Thursday! The integration of UPI with RuPay credit cards has pushed up new issuances but transaction growth hasn’t kept up. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
HDFC Bank debit, credit cards will not be working on these two days: Check details
HDFC Bank has notified customers via email and SMS that all HDFC Bank debit, credit, and prepaid card transactions would be temporarily unavailable during an update period.
New RuPay payment mechanism using NFC: Know who will benefit from it and who may not need it
NFC sticker powered by RuPay: A silicon sticker powered by RuPay using near field communication (NFC) technology is set to be launched. This sticker can be fixed on any solid surface and requires no internet or power and is also waterproof. You can use this NFC sticker for payments at any NCMC enabled terminals in Assam ASTC, Delhi metro, Mumbai BEST, etc.
UPI transactions update: HDFC Bank customers will not get SMS alerts for UPI transactions below this amount
HDFC Bank has informed its customers via an email and SMS that it has set a limit on SMS alerts on UPI debit and credit transactions. The new update will be effective from June 25, 2024.
Why does India have the first mover advantage in Web3 technology?
While regulatory clarity remains a work in progress, India's embrace of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) registration requirement is a positive step, creating a safer trading environment for all.
Cards vs UPI; Byju’s advisory council dissolved
Happy Monday! UPI's ease of use is driving a shift to cashless payments, leaving debit cards behind. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
New PoS deployment grows at slowest pace since demonetisation: RBI data
Industry insiders told us that while new PoS terminals are still being deployed, it’s mostly in organised and large format retail, which offer all payment forms. However, grocery shops, smaller stores and eateries are tilting towards QR code-based UPI transactions.
Digit IPO coming soon; TCS’ Krithivasan earnings
Bengaluru-based insurtech startup Go Digit General Insurance has announced that its IPO will open on May 15 and close on May 17. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
NPCI to delay payments market cap, helping Walmart-backed PhonePe, Google Pay
India delays market share caps for digital payments, benefiting PhonePe and Google Pay. NPCI extends UPI market share cap deadline. PhonePe's UPI share increases to 48.3%, while Google Pay's decreases. Total transactions volume reaches 11.5 billion.
UPI Service providers sought regulatory intervention to make transactions remunerative
The UPI payment ecosystem is currently under the sway of two major players – Google Pay, commanding a substantial 47% market share, and PhonePe, a Walmart subsidiary, holding a significant 37% share. This duopoly underscores the competitive landscape and the uphill battle faced by smaller players.
Charging network operators, energy companies for common transaction platform for EV users
Charging network operators, energy companies, and 20 players collaborate on Unified Energy Interface (UEI) to facilitate secure transactions, promoting green energy usage in EVs through a common network.
UPI rule change: Soon use money in PhonePe, Amazon Pay, any wallet to pay via Paytm, other UPI apps; check RBI new rule
UPI rule change for PPIs: Currently, money in your prepaid wallet (like PhonePe) can only be used for UPI transactions through the app offered by the wallet issuer itself. This limits your options — you can't use PhonePe money on Paytm or BHIM, for example. To address this, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed allowing users to link their prepaid payment instrument such as wallets with any third-party UPI app. This means greater flexibility. What changes for UPI customers? How is this move going to help you?
Processing charges a drag on fast-growing payments startups
Digital payment startups are facing rising payment processing charges despite revenue growth, impacting profitability. High operation costs persist due to fees charged by network operators and system maintenance expenses.
UPI transaction fee debate resurfaces as PhonePe & Google Pay cash in on Paytm's fall
The dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in the UPI market has sparked discussions about introducing fees on merchant transactions. Fintech companies argue that a merchant discount rate (MDR) is needed for long-term sustainability. Introducing fees could incentivize smaller players to compete and attract bigger platforms, benefiting the overall UPI ecosystem.
70% users say will stop using UPI if fees levied
According to a survey by Local Circles, 7 out of 10 UPI users would stop using the app if transaction fees were imposed. Fintech companies have urged finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address the issue of implementing a merchant discount rate (MDR) in UPI transactions.
Majority of users to stop using UPI if it attracts transaction fee: Survey
According to a survey by LocalCircles, a majority of people will stop using UPI if a transaction fee is imposed. The survey also found that 1 in 2 UPI users conduct over 10 transactions every month. In August 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published a discussion paper suggesting a tiered fee structure for UPI payments, varying according to different transaction amounts. Subsequent to the release of the RBI discussion paper, the finance ministry clarified that there were no plans to impose fees on UPI transactions.
Debit cards come with free insurance of up to Rs 3 crore: You won't be eligible if you don't do this
Debit card insurance: Certain variants of debit cards offered by DBS Bank India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank and others offer an free accidental insurance cover which is payable to the nominee or legal heirs of the debit card holder in the unfortunate case where the cardholder has died in an accident.
Expect large merchants to pay reasonable charges for UPI payments in 3 years: NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe
At present, all the energies are focused on providing a viable payment alternative to cash and increasing the acceptability of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), NPCI's chief executive and managing director said at an event.
Major changes in UPI 2023: Increase in transaction limits, UPI Lite X, NPS contributions, other big changes made
With more and more people using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced various user-friendly measures during the year 2023. Here is a look at some of the important changes made to UPI during the year.
Which UPI payments will attract interchange fee? Will you have to bear the cost?
UPI transaction charges: NPCI has advised that UPI transactions made via prepaid instruments, such as wallets and cards will attract an interchange fee of 1.1 per cent for merchant payments from April 1, 2023. The interchange fee will be levied only on specified merchant transactions of above Rs 2,000. Which UPI transactions will attract a fee from April 1, 2023?
What is the transaction limit for RuPay credit cards on UPI?
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced the transaction limit for RuPay Credit Cards on UPI. The limit for RuPay Credit Card on UPI transactions shall be the lowest of the following.
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