Google Pay Reportedly Levies Convenience Fees on Bill Payments via Credit and Debit Cards

Google Pay Reportedly Levies Convenience Fees on Bill Payments via Credit and Debit Cards

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Google Pay is now levying convenience fees on bill payments made via credit and debit cards, according to a report. Until now, the unified payments interface (UPI) platform was charging users Rs. 3 as a service fee on mobile recharges. However, it will…

Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors

Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech today, announced that her government will provide ID cards to gig workers. Gig workers will also be provided access to healthcare via a social security scheme. She said her government will invest in street vendors…

NPCI to Decline UPI Transactions That Contain Special Characters in the Transaction ID

NPCI to Decline UPI Transactions That Contain Special Characters in the Transaction ID

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) issued a new notification earlier this month announcing new compliance guidelines. The new rules are aimed at all the members of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and state that any transaction identifier (ID) that contains special…

Google Pay Reportedly Levies Convenience Fees on Bill Payments via Credit and Debit Cards

India Delays UPI Payments Market Share Cap in Relief for PhonePe, Google Pay

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates India on Tuesday delayed the implementation of market share caps for a popular digital payments method by two years, a move that will benefit Google Pay and Walmart-backed PhonePe. According to the proposal, first made in November 2020, digital payment firms would not…

Google Pay Announces UPI Circle, UPI Vouchers and More Features at Global Fintech Fest 2024

Google Pay Announces UPI Circle, UPI Vouchers and More Features at Global Fintech Fest 2024

Google Pay, the Unified Prepaid Interface (UPI) payments app, unveiled new features at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024. The company said that these new features, which will be rolled out later this year, will make it easier for users to make payments and transact through the app. Some of…

Swiggy UPI Backed by NPCI Launched in India for Faster Payment Experience: Features

Swiggy UPI Backed by NPCI Launched in India for Faster Payment Experience: Features

Swiggy UPI was launched in India on Wednesday. The on-demand food delivery services platform has collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to roll out its UPI plug-in solution that aims to improve the payment experience by reducing the number of steps it takes to complete a transaction…

UPI One World Wallet Services Launched For NRIs, International Travellers by NPCI

UPI One World Wallet Services Launched For NRIs, International Travellers by NPCI

UPI One World wallet service has been launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and international travellers visiting the country. The service was first announced last year during the G20 summit which India hosted. It will allow travellers who do not have an Indian…

NPCI International Collaborates With Qatar National Bank to Launch QR Code-Based UPI Payments

NPCI International Collaborates With Qatar National Bank to Launch QR Code-Based UPI Payments

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the payments organisation, has signed an agreement with Qatar National Bank (QNB) to launch QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments across the country. With this move, Indian tourists and travellers can scan QR codes to make UPI payments across multiple retail…

WhatsApp Reportedly Testing International Payments via UPI for Indian Users

WhatsApp Reportedly Testing International Payments via UPI for Indian Users

WhatsApp could be working on enabling international payments via its in-app Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service, as per a new leak. WhatsApp Payments or WhatsApp Pay was first introduced for Indian users as an in-app service in November 2020. The platform’s entry into the payments sector was considered delayed as…