In today’s world, digital transactions have become an essential part of our daily lives. Whether it’s Google Pay or PhonePe, we rely on UPI apps every day. However, on April 1, 2025, a major change is coming to UPI services. If your mobile number is not updated, you will no longer be able to make UPI transactions. Let’s find out more about this update.
What is the new rule?
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a new rule that will come into effect on April 1, 2025. According to this rule, banks will remove all deactivated mobile numbers or those transferred to someone else from UPI. This change is aimed at reducing wrong transactions and fraud.
Which numbers will UPI not work on?
UPI will no longer work on numbers that have been deactivated. It will also stop working on numbers that have been reissued to someone else or if the ownership of the mobile number and account changes.
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What can you do?
To ensure your UPI transactions continue without interruption, follow these steps:
- Open your UPI app and make sure your mobile number is updated.
- Grant the necessary permissions to the UPI app.
- If you have changed your number, update it in the UPI app.
- Why is this change being made?
Currently, many customers are using UPI with outdated numbers, which can pose a security risk. During a July 2024 meeting, NPCI decided that UPI information should be regularly updated to avoid misuse. As a result, banks and UPI service providers have been instructed to update mobile numbers every week.