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Starting September 15, 2025, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will enable users to make higher-value digital payments for key categories, with the daily cumulative limit for Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions raised to Rs 10 lakh. This step by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is poised to revolutionize the way Indians conduct high-value transactions digitally, offering greater convenience, speed, and financial inclusion.
Key Highlights: What’s New and Who Benefits
The new regulations allow a per-transaction limit of up to Rs 5 lakh, with an aggregated daily limit of Rs 10 lakh across categories such as capital market investments, insurance premium payments, government e-marketplace (GeM) transactions, travel bookings, loan EMIs, and more.
Credit card bill payments through UPI will now have a per-transaction cap of Rs 5 lakh and a daily maximum of Rs 6 lakh.
Jewellery transactions will have a slightly lower per-transaction limit of Rs 2 lakh but a daily cap of Rs 6 lakh.
Business and merchant payments can also exceed previous limits with a per-transaction ceiling of Rs 5 lakh and no daily cap.
Limit for forex retail transactions made via Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) has also increased to Rs 5 lakh per transaction and per day.
Initial funding for digital accounts is capped at Rs 2 lakh per transaction and as a daily aggregate.
The Person-to-Person (P2P) transaction limit remains unchanged at Rs 1 lakh per day, maintaining consumer safeguards.
Why This Matters: Transforming Digital Payments
This increase reflects market needs as UPI evolves as a preferred instrument for not just small retail payments but also high-value financial and business transactions.
The rise in limits eliminates the need for users to split payments across multiple transactions, streamlining purchases and investments, improving customer experience.
Sectors like insurance, capital markets, government supply chains, and travel industry stand to gain significantly by offering instant and seamless digital payment options.
Enhanced limits are expected to boost digital adoption further and reduce dependency on traditional, often slower, payment methods like cheques and net banking.
Security and Implementation
While NPCI sets maximum permissible limits, individual banks and payment service providers may set their own lower transaction thresholds based on internal risk assessment.
To mitigate fraud risks associated with high-value payments, additional security measures including multi-factor authentication and continuous transaction monitoring will be enforced.
Only verified merchants classified under these specific categories will be eligible to accept payments above previous limits, adding an extra layer of security.
What Remains the Same
P2P UPI transactions—transfers between individuals—continue to have a daily limit of Rs 1 lakh to safeguard users.
Routine Person-to-Merchant payments outside prescribed categories maintain their existing limits, ensuring differentiated management of transaction risks.
Looking Forward
The move positions UPI as a comprehensive, versatile platform catering to a wide spectrum of payment needs—from everyday purchases to large financial commitments.
Analysts anticipate this will unlock new avenues for fintech growth and innovation while supporting India’s ambitions for a ‘Digital India’ and cashless economy.
Businesses and consumers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new limits and enhanced security protocols for a smooth transition.
Conclusion
The raising of UPI transaction limits to Rs 10 lakh daily for selected merchant categories starting September 15, 2025 marks a crucial development in digital finance. By facilitating quicker, safer, and larger payments through smartphones, UPI is reinforcing its role as the backbone of India’s digital economy, bringing convenience and efficiency within everyone’s reach.
Sources: Business Standard, Economic Times
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