UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is a real-time payment system developed by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). It enables instant money transfer between two bank accounts using a mobile phone.
Feature
Details
Real-time transfers
Money is transferred instantly 24×7, even on holidays
Simple identifiers
Uses Virtual Payment Address (VPA), mobile number, or QR code
No bank details needed
You don’t need to know account number or IFSC
Secure
Two-factor authentication (MPIN + device binding)
Free or low-cost
Usually free or negligible charges
Multiple apps
Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM, etc.
Step 1: Set up UPI
Install a UPI app (e.g., BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe).