UPI Gets a Speed Boost Transactions Now in 10 Seconds
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India are set to become significantly faster starting June 16, 2025, with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) mandating that payment-related processes be completed within 10–15 seconds. This move aims to enhance user experience, reduce transaction failures, and boost trust in digital payments amidst record-high UPI usage across the country.
The NPCI recently issued circulars directing all UPI stakeholders to adopt new technical standards that reduce the transaction response time and introduce other measures to streamline and secure the payment experience. These changes are being enforced following a substantial increase in UPI usage, with over 1,868 crore transactions worth ₹25.14 lakh crore recorded in May 2025.
Faster Transactions
Improved User Confidence
New Account Balance Check Limit
Compliance Deadline
What is UPI?
Why the Update?
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | UPI Gets a Speed Boost: Transactions Now in 10 Seconds |
New Transaction Time | 10–15 seconds (reduced from 30 seconds) |
Balance Check Limit | 50 times/day per user |
Security Update | Show only final beneficiary name; disable name editing |
Compliance Deadline | June 30, 2025 |
UPI Transactions in May | 1,868 crore (33% YoY rise) worth ₹25.14 lakh crore (23% rise) |
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