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NPCI Considering Proposal To Defer Implementation Of UPI MDR Charges To January 2027
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points It was approved recently, but the start date may be pushed back. Merchant associations and payment firms have asked to delay a fee change.
Merchant associations and payment firms have asked to delay a fee change. They want more time to prepare for the new charge. The current plan is set to start soon, but industry participants are concerned. They are unsure about the fees and if they are ready to implement the change.
The fee is a small percentage of each transaction. It was approved recently, but the start date may be pushed back. A decision on the delay could be made quickly, after discussions with the relevant ministry.
Further details about the proposed delay and the fee change are available from the source. The request to postpone is under consideration, with a decision expected soon.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
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