Banks cannot impose charges on UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000, govt says

The Indian government has announced that banks cannot charge customers for making payments of up to Rs 2,000 using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This means that customers can now make UPI transactions without incurring any additional fees. This move is expected to boost digital payments and benefit consumers who frequently use UPI for transactions. It will also make digital payments more accessible and affordable for the general public.

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The government's move to waive charges on UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 will encourage more people to use digital payment methods. This could lead to increased adoption of digital payments and a reduction in cash transactions.

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