Big change for UPI users, now payment will be done without PIN, send money through fingerprint

UPI Biometric Payment In Indian Payment: Digital payment is changing rapidly day by day in India and now UPI users A new and very convenient feature has arrived for. After which people will not need to enter UPI PIN every time they make payment. Yes, you read it right, now you can complete the payment through fingerprint and face recognition also. This facility is being introduced especially to make small transactions even easier, faster and secure.

What is the new biometric UPI feature?

The name of this new feature is Biometric UPI feature in which users will be given the option of biometric authentication instead of PIN. Which clearly means that now you can complete the payment immediately through your fingerprint or face scan. But it is also worth noting that at present you can complete only transactions up to Rs 5,000 with this facility and to make payment more than this, it will still be necessary to enter PIN. So that fraudsters do not get any chance.

ICICI Bank started rollout

ICICI Bank has started the biometric UPI feature through its iMobile app. Using this, users can easily do online shopping or personal transactions by scanning the QR code, in which only biometrics will be used. The special thing about this feature is that only the biometric data already saved in your mobile will be used and it can be easily turned on or off if needed.

PhonePe users also got benefit

Now digital payment platform PhonePe has also started providing the benefit of this special feature. In which users can make payment in one tap. If for some reason biometric does not work, then the option of PIN will also be easily available. The benefit of this feature will be especially good in crowded areas for secure and fast payment.

Facility also available on CRED and Paytm

This new feature is being used not only on PhonePe but also on platforms like CRED and Paytm. In which you can easily make your transaction more smooth and fast by choosing biometric payment option and give a good experience to your users.

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Why is there a big relief for those making online payments?

This new and special feature is very beneficial for those who make small payments every day. Now the hassle of remembering or entering the PIN again and again will be eliminated. Due to which, along with saving time, the payment experience will become easier and more secure than before.

Next step of Digital India

This new biometric feature by UPI is taking Digital India one step further. In which payment will now be completed with just one touch or face scan, which will give users a fast, secure and smart experience and will make India even smarter in the future.