Will you have to pay to use UPI? FM Sitharaman clarifies who bears MDR | TheBriefWire
Will you have to pay to use UPI? FM Sitharaman clarifies who bears MDR
Published 7 August 2026 ยท india
In a recent statement, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that UPI transaction charges will be applicable to merchants rather than customers. She explained that any
In a recent statement, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that UPI transaction charges will be applicable to merchants rather than customers. She explained that any Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) imposed would be instrumental in enhancing the digital payment ecosystem. Following the passage of an amendment bill in Parliament, a committee will investigate the adjustments to the zero-MDR policy for digital payments.
Published: August 7, 2026 โข 9:43 AM IST ยท Updated: August 7, 2026 โข 10:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
In a recent statement, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that UPI transaction charges will be applicable to merchants rather than customers.
She explained that any Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) imposed would be instrumental in enhancing the digital payment ecosystem.
Following the passage of an amendment bill in Parliament, a committee will investigate the adjustments to the zero-MDR policy for digital payments.