NPCIIn force

NPCI — on-device biometric authentication on UPI

Reference
2026
Issued
7 Aug 2026
Effective
In force · 7 Aug 2026

Scope

Face/fingerprint in lieu of UPI PIN; per-txn ceiling raised ₹5,000 → ₹10,000; optional per bank and app.

verify — sourced from Equentis, pending confirmation against the regulator's text.

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