The government clarifies that there are no direct or indirect charges for UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000. The clarification addresses public concern about whether recent changes to India’s payments law could lead to fees for UPI users.
The statement is issued in the context of discussion around amendments to the payments framework. Some users and commentators have raised the possibility that even if explicit fees are not introduced, indirect charges could emerge through changes in how services are priced or regulated. The government’s clarification is meant to reassure that, for the Rs 2,000 cap, the fee-free usage of UPI remains in place.
While outlets report the clarification similarly, the broader coverage notes that the issue is tied to ongoing legal and regulatory developments. The emphasis remains on the specific limit—payments up to Rs 2,000—where the government says charges do not apply, at least under the clarified position.
