India is considering introducing a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions for larger businesses, potentially ending the era of free digital payments for merchants.

UK · 2026-08-17

1. Step 1 · The triggerIndia considers implementing MDR on UPI transactions for larger businesses.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased transaction costs for merchants as they will now pay fees on UPI transactions.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onMerchants may pass on these costs to consumers, leading to higher prices.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youBanks and payment companies benefit from the new fees, increasing their revenue streams.

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Source: bbc.com

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