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UPI (Unified Payments Interface)

💡 In plain English: India's real-time payment system — send money instantly between bank accounts using a phone number or UPI ID.

Definition

A real-time payment system developed by NPCI that enables instant bank-to-bank transfers via mobile phones using a virtual payment address.

📌 Real-World Example

India processed 17 billion UPI transactions in March 2024. Competitors have tried and failed to replicate it globally. It's entirely free for users.

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