RuPay Meets UPI: A Step-By-Step Guide To Linking Your RuPay Card With UPI

Image Source : NPCI

In a major boost for digital payments, users can now link their RuPay credit and debit cards with UPI apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, and BHIM. This integration allows cardholders to make seamless QR code-based payments without swiping their card or entering card details manually.

What You Need Before You Begin

* A RuPay credit or debit card issued by your bank

* A smartphone with an active UPI app installed (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, BHIM, etc.)

* Mobile number linked with both the RuPay card and your bank account

* A stable internet connection for initial setup and authentication

Step-By-Step Process To Link RuPay Card With UPI

* Open your preferred UPI-enabled app on your smartphone

* Navigate to the ‘Link Credit/Debit Card’ or ‘Add RuPay Card’ option in the payment settings or profile section

* Select ‘RuPay’ as the card type and choose your issuing bank from the list

* Enter the last 6 digits and expiry date of your RuPay card

* Authenticate using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number

* Set a secure UPI PIN for card-based transactions if prompted

* Once linked successfully, your RuPay card will appear under ‘Payment Methods’ or ‘Linked Accounts’ in the app

Where You Can Use It

* Pay at merchant outlets using UPI QR codes with your RuPay card instead of your bank account

* Ideal for small shops, grocery stores, petrol pumps, restaurants, and any place with UPI QR-based payments

* Works nationwide at any UPI-accepting merchant without card swiping or POS terminals

Security And Limits

* Transactions are protected with UPI PIN and bank-grade encryption

* Limits for UPI-linked RuPay cards may vary by bank and are usually in line with UPI or card-specific caps

* You can delink the card anytime through the same UPI app’s settings for added control

Advantages Of Linking RuPay With UPI

* Simplifies payments by allowing QR-based transactions via credit or debit cards

* Eliminates the need to carry physical cards or enter card details repeatedly

* Offers faster processing with less dependency on POS machines

* Enables wider acceptance of RuPay cards at small and unorganized retail points

About RuPay

RuPay is India’s domestic card payment network launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It is accepted across ATMs, POS terminals, e-commerce platforms, and now via UPI, making it a key driver in India’s digital payments ecosystem.

Sources: NPCI, PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, Economic Times, Moneycontrol, Times of India