India’s real-time payment system for instant peer-to-peer and merchant transactions.

Why is it significant?

It has transformed digital payments with speed, accessibility, and low cost.

With two-factor authentication, device binding, and fraud monitoring.

What are compliance risks?

High transaction volumes require strong monitoring for fraud and AML.

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UPI (India)

Overview

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is India’s instant payment system developed by NPCI that enables real-time fund transfers between banks using mobile apps. UPI links multiple bank accounts to a single identifier, such as a phone number or virtual payment address, enabling seamless peer-to-peer and merchant payments.It has revolutionized digital payments in India by providing secure, low-cost, and interoperable transactions.

Regulators mandate KYC for UPI-linked accounts to prevent misuse.UPI integrates with compliance checks such as transaction monitoring and fraud detection to manage risks in high-volume transfers. Its global recognition has spurred cross-border pilots and fintech innovation.

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