RBI finalises digital banking fraud protection rules | TheBriefWire
RBI finalises digital banking fraud protection rules
Published 24 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis Victims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027
Synopsis Victims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027.
The RBI will fund 65% of this, with banks contributing the rest. Sole proprietors are now covered, and cross-border frauds are included. Reporting within five
days to the cybercrime portal and bank is crucial for eligibility.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 7:11 PM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 1:35 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Victims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027. The RBI will fund 65% of this, with banks contributing the rest.
Sole proprietors are now covered, and cross-border frauds are included.
Reporting within five days to the cybercrime portal and bank is crucial for eligibility.