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What is MDR that is being proposed for UPI transactions, who pays the final cost? Explained

· 11 August 2026 · 2 min read
What is MDR that is being proposed for UPI transactions, who pays the final cost? Explained

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused technology development: “What is MDR that is being proposed for UPI transactions, who pays the final cost? Explained.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[The government has clarified that UPI will continue to remain free for consumers and no transaction charges will be applicable to person-to-person payments. The government has also said that if an MDR is introduced in the future it will only be applicable to a limit

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