UPI MDR from 15 October 2026: Who Pays the 0.4% Charge and Who Doesn’t
From 15 October 2026, merchants pay a 0.4% UPI MDR on some payments above ₹2,000, capped at ₹300. Customers pay nothing. Rates, examples and what small shops should do.
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From 15 October 2026, merchants pay a 0.4% UPI MDR on some payments above ₹2,000, capped at ₹300. Customers pay nothing. Rates, examples and what small shops should do.
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