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The '''Unified Payments Interface''' ('''UPI''') is an instant payment system developed by the [[National Payments Corporation of India]] (NPCI) that facilitates real-time transfers between bank accounts through mobile applications and other supported payment interfaces. It enables person-to-person transfers, merchant payments, and other digital transactions through an interoperable system connecting participating banks and payment service providers. | The '''Unified Payments Interface''' ('''UPI''') is an instant payment system developed by the [[National Payments Corporation of India]] (NPCI) that facilitates real-time transfers between bank accounts through mobile applications and other supported payment interfaces. It enables person-to-person transfers, merchant payments, and other digital transactions through an interoperable system connecting participating banks and payment service providers. | ||
UPI operates under the regulatory oversight of the [[Reserve Bank of India]] (RBI) and uses infrastructure built on the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) framework. It allows users to link eligible bank accounts to supported applications and initiate payments using a Unified Payments Interface identifier, a mobile number, a QR code, or other supported payment details. | UPI operates under the regulatory oversight of the [[Reserve Bank of India]] (RBI) and uses infrastructure built on the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) framework. It allows users to link eligible bank accounts to supported applications and initiate payments using a Unified Payments Interface identifier, a mobile number, a QR code, or other supported payment details. | ||
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UPI was developed by NPCI as part of India's efforts to establish an interoperable digital payment infrastructure. The system was designed to simplify electronic payments by enabling transactions between accounts held at different participating banks through a common interface. | UPI was developed by NPCI as part of India's efforts to establish an interoperable digital payment infrastructure. The system was designed to simplify electronic payments by enabling transactions between accounts held at different participating banks through a common interface. | ||
NPCI conducted the pilot launch of UPI on 11 April 2016 with 21 member banks. The service became available through supported applications in August 2016. | NPCI conducted the pilot launch of UPI on 11 April 2016 with 21 member banks. The service became available through supported applications in August 2016. | ||
===Expansion of services=== | ===Expansion of services=== | ||