April 1, 2025, will bring in new regulations affecting UPI apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm.
UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI. (Representative)
This is because the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) announced that mobile numbers linked to UPI will be removed from bank accounts if they haven’t been active for a significant period of time.
Therefore, an active mobile number is essential and must be linked to your bank account to facilitate UPI transactions.
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Therefore, an active mobile number is essential and must be linked to your bank account to facilitate UPI transactions.
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If you have a mobile number which is linked to your account that is no longer active or has not been recharged in a while, it is crucial to contact yoru telecom provider to confirm if the number is still active and under your name.
In case it isn't, you can either reactivate it immediately or update your bank account with a new mobile number.
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