(AKA: UPI, Unified Payments Interface, NPCI UPI)

UPI (Unified Payments Interface)

Executive Definition

An instant real-time payment system developed by NPCI enabling inter-bank peer-to-peer and person-to-merchant transactions.

Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It allows instant money transfer between two bank accounts using a mobile device.

Key Features

Virtual Payment Address (VPA): Send/receive money using a simple ID (e.g., username@upi) without revealing bank account numbers or IFSC codes.
Single Mobile Platform: Link multiple bank accounts within a single smartphone application (e.g. BHIM, PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm).
24x7 Availability: Operates 365 days a year in real-time.
Auto-Pay Mandates: Enables recurring payments for subscriptions, EMIs, and SIP investments.

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