UPI Full Form: Unified Payments Interface – Complete Guide

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Unified Payments Interface

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is India's leading real-time payment system that enables instant money transfers between bank accounts using a mobile phone. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI has revolutionized digital payments by making them simple, secure, and accessible to everyone.

Availability

24x7 Instant Transfers

Security

Two-Factor Authentication

Integration

Multiple Bank Accounts

Key Features

  • Instant Fund Transfer
  • QR Code Payments
  • Multiple Bank Account Linking
  • Payment Request Generation
  • Merchant Payments
  • Bill Payments & Utilities

Payment Methods

UPI ID

Virtual Payment Address

QR Code

Scan & Pay

Mobile Number

Linked to UPI

Bank Account

Direct Transfer

Collect Request

Payment Requests

Benefits

For Users

  • Instant Transfers
  • No Additional Charges
  • Single App Multiple Banks
  • 24/7 Availability

For Merchants

  • Easy Integration
  • Lower Transaction Costs
  • Instant Settlement
  • Digital Records

Related Terms

NPCIDigital PaymentMobile BankingIMPSBHIM