GENERAL11 Sept 2026
UPI Tap and Pay explained: How it works, key features, and its benefits
The RBI has added a new payment option called UPI Tap and Pay. UPI is the Unified Payments Interface we already use. To tap and pay, you need a phone with NFC (Near Field Communication), and the shop needs a compatible PoS terminal at its counter. It just gives you one more way to pay. Check your phone supports NFC first.
Key Statutory Highlights
- UPI Tap and Pay is a new digital payment option introduced by the RBI.
- You need an NFC-enabled smartphone to use this facility.
- The merchant needs a compatible PoS terminal at their outlet.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you want to try UPI Tap and Pay, check whether your phone has NFC and whether the shops you visit have a compatible PoS terminal before you depend on it. Keep your usual payment methods handy as a backup.
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