UPI services to be deactivated for inactive mobile numbers from April 1
New Delhi: Starting April 1, UPI services will no longer function on mobile numbers that are inactive or reassigned, as per new directives from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Banks and payment service providers (PSPs) have been instructed to delink such numbers to prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions.
Inactive mobile numbers linked to UPI pose a security risk, as they can be reassigned to new users who may gain unintended access to financial transactions. To mitigate this risk, banks and UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm will periodically identify and remove inactive or reassigned numbers from the system.
Users will receive notifications before their UPI services are suspended. If a mobile number remains inactive despite warnings, it will be delisted from UPI. Those affected can restore their UPI access by updating their mobile number with their bank before the deadline.
Individuals who have changed or deactivated their mobile number without updating it with their bank, as well as those whose numbers have been reassigned, are advised to check their UPI-linked number, ensure they receive OTPs and SMS alerts, and update their details through net banking, UPI apps, ATMs, or by visiting their bank branch.
Failure to update inactive numbers before April 1, 2025, may result in the loss of UPI payment access.
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Deputy CM DK Shivakumar rejects allegations of Surjewala meeting Karnataka officials
Hassan (Karnataka), Jul 26 (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday refuted allegations that Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala had met with state government officials, terming it "completely false".Speaking to reporters at Arsikere, Shivakumar clarified that Randeep Surjewala has neither met nor spoken to any officials.
“This is our government. If there is anything to be conveyed, he (Surjewala) will tell us directly. If there are any mistakes, he will inform us, and we will correct them. Apart from that, saying he met officials is false,” Shivakumar, who is also the Congress state president said.
Asked about Karnataka Minister K N Rajanna’s statement that such meetings with officials are "illegal", Shivakumar declined to comment.
“I don’t want to speak about senior leaders. The Chief Minister has already responded to this. After his clarification, I have nothing further to say. The Chief Minister has more information than I do,” he said.
