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How much do different payments cost in India as govt levies 0.4% charge on UPI?

short by Ashley Paul / on Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
The government has decided to levy 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions worth over ₹2,000 made to shops and businesses. Credit cards attract MDR between 1.5-2.5%, while for debit card payments, MDR is capped at 0.9%. UPI payments to family and contacts remain free, while those linked to telecom, railways, or fuel will attract a flat ₹5 MDR.
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