UPI Payment Splitting Apps in India: MDR Charges, Fraud Risks and Safety Explained
New UPI MDR charges began on 15 October 2026. Learn how payment splitting apps claim to avoid fees, the fraud risks involved, and what Indian users should know.
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New UPI MDR charges began on 15 October 2026. Learn how payment splitting apps claim to avoid fees, the fraud risks involved, and what Indian users should know.
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Explains the proposed 0.4% MDR fee on UPI merchant payments over ₹2,000, the government’s 96/4 free‑vs‑charged split, the Supreme Court PIL challenging it, and what merchants and users can expect.