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UPI sets all-time high with 19.47 Bn transactions in July

EntrackrEntrackr · 1d ago
UPI sets all-time high with 19.47 Bn transactions in July
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UPI sets all-time high with 19.47 Bn transactions in July Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed an all-time high of 19.47 billion transactions worth Rs 25.08 lakh crore in July, according to data released by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This marked a 5.8% rise in transaction volume and a 4.3% increase in value compared to June 2025, when UPI logged 18.40 billion transactions totaling Rs 24.04 lakh crore. The average daily transaction count also pushed higher to 628 million in July. Year-on-year, UPI maintained its strong growth momentum, with the transaction volume in July 2025 rising by 35% and the total value of transactions increasing by 22% compared to July 2024. While the breakdown numbers for UPI apps are yet to be released, PhonePe accounted for 46.5% of the total UPI volume and nearly 50% of the value as of June. Google Pay captured a 35.6% share by volume and 35% by value, while Paytm remained in third place with 6.9% of the total UPI volume and 5.6% of the value. UPI is live in countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Singapore, France, Oman, and the UAE. NPCI plans further expansion to Qatar, Thailand, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian nations. The UK, Oman, Maldives, and Namibia are also exploring or initiating UPI integration. According to reports, ICICI Bank has started charging payment aggregators and large merchants a fee for UPI transactions, breaking the zero-fee model. This move marks a shift in India’s UPI system, which was previously free for merchants under a government-backed policy.

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UPI sets new record with more than 15 Bn transactions in Sept

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Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a significant milestone by processing over 15 billion transactions in a month for the first time in September. Data published by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) indicates that UPI recorded 15.04 billion transactions valued at Rs 20.64 lakh crore or Rs 20.64 trillion. In August, the number of transactions stood at 14.96 billion, amounting to Rs 20,60,735.57 crore. This reflects a 0.5% month-on-month growth and a 42% year-on-year increase. Notably, UPI surpassed the 10 billion transaction mark for the first time in August of last year. As a result, average daily transactions have also exceeded 500 million. According to UPI data analyzed by Entrackr, UPI reached 500 million daily transactions for the first time on July 2, 2024. While the app-wise breakdown data is yet to be published by NPCI, PhonePe held a 48.36% market share by volume in August, followed by Google Pay with 37.3% and Paytm with 7.21%. CRED has emerged as the fourth largest player in UPI transactions, with new entrants like Flipkart, NAVI, and BharatPe also making strides in the consumer-facing payments sector. Sources from Entrackr indicate that Infibeam Avenues is set to enter the UPI market with its new payment app, RediffPay. In addition to its growth in India, NPCI has launched instant payment services in various countries, including Singapore, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the UAE.

UPI records marginal dip in June with 18.4 Bn transactions

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UPI records marginal dip in June with 18.4 Bn transactions
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UPI records marginal dip in June with 18.4 Bn transactions This reflects a month-on-month (MoM) dip of around 1.5% in volume and 4.4% in value. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, UPI volumes in June grew 32%, while the transaction value rose 20%. After hitting an all-time high in May, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions slightly declined in June 2025 in both volume and value. According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the platform processed 18.40 billion transactions worth Rs 24.04 lakh crore in June, compared to 18.68 billion transactions worth Rs 25.14 lakh crore in May. This reflects a month-on-month (MoM) dip of around 1.5% in volume and 4.4% in value. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, UPI volumes in June grew 32%, while the transaction value rose 20%. The average daily transaction count stood at 613 million in June, slightly higher than 602 million in May, while the average daily transaction value was marginally lower at Rs 80,131 crore compared to Rs 81,106 crore in the previous month. The higher daily average in June is likely due to the fewer number of days in the month compared to May. As of May, PhonePe retained its lead with a 46.47% share of the total UPI volume, followed by Google Pay with a 36.09% market share. Paytm is the third-largest UPI player with a 6.84% share of the UPI volume. New entrants like Navi, Flipkart’s super.money, and Fampay by Trio are also making notable contributions to the overall UPI volume. Besides India, UPI is currently live in Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Singapore, France, Oman, and the UAE. According to media reports, NPCI is also aiming to expand UPI to additional countries, including Qatar, Thailand, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian nations, while the UK, Oman, and the Maldives have shown interest or are in the early stages of integration.

UPI transactions rise 4.4% in May to 18.68 Bn

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
UPI transactions rise 4.4% in May to 18.68 Bn
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UPI transactions rise 4.4% in May to 18.68 Bn According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the total transaction value in May stood at Rs 25.14 lakh crore, compared to Rs 23.95 lakh crore in April. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its upward trajectory in May 2025 with 18.68 billion transactions, a 4.4% month-on-month (MoM) increase from 17.89 billion in April. The transaction volume also reflects a 33% year-on-year (YoY) growth. According to data released by the NPCI, the total transaction value in May stood at Rs 25.14 lakh crore, compared to Rs 23.95 lakh crore in April. This marks a 5% MoM jump, while on a YoY basis, the transaction value registered a 23% growth. The daily average transaction volume in May rose to 602 million, compared to 596 million in April. The daily average transaction value stood at Rs 81,106 crore, up from Rs 79,831 crore in the previous month. In March, UPI processed 18.30 billion transactions worth Rs 24.77 lakh crore, indicating that May’s performance has surpassed both the previous months in terms of volume and value. As of April, PhonePe continued to lead among UPI apps, followed by Google Pay, Paytm, Navi, and Super.money. PhonePe held the largest share with 46.73% of all UPI transactions, processing 8.36 billion transactions. Google Pay came next with a 36% share, handling 6.48 billion transactions. Together, PhonePe and Google Pay accounted for almost 83% of the total UPI transaction volume. Recently, gold-saving app Jar also entered the consumer payments space with a UPI app in partnership with Unity Small Finance Bank as the Payment Service Provider. Entrackr exclusively reported the development on May 29.

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