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We trust UPI for everything today, from QR scans to monthly bill payments. So, when you spot a strange transaction or send money to the wrong person, your heart skips a beat.

Anushree needed to make an urgent payment to a vendor. The vendor said, “You can send it via IMPS or UPI, whichever suits you.” Anushree paused. Until that moment, she thought IMPS and UPI were the same thing. Clearly not. Both help you transfer money instantly, but in very different ways.

UPI has become the mainstay of all transactions in the country. So much so that a lot of people have even stopped carrying physical money with them.  That said, as is the case with all technology, no matter how good, sometimes things go wrong, and UPI is no different. 

When you pay monthly EMIs, using UPI is like second nature. But what if you reach the transaction limit and the payment fails?

India’s love for UPI is undeniable. With an average exceeding 650 million transactions per day, it is clearly the crowd favourite. A quick scan and a beep can settle payments for anything and everything.
From buying vegetables at the local market to splitting a dinner bill with friends, it covers it all.
What started as a government-backed initiative has become a national habit. UPI has ushered in a new era of convenience. And as a result, it’s now an integral part of how we live, shop, and move through the day.
 

The past decade has witnessed India's digital payment system completely change the way we manage money. From sending rent to EMIs, all of it is just a tap away. Among them, Net Banking and UPI are the top priority options for Indians. 
Although both options offer convenient, cashless transactions, they function in significantly different manners. It is a question of whether you would prefer instant speed (UPI) or absolute control and larger limits (Net Banking) while going for EMI repayment. 
 

UPI has quickly risen to be the most popular mode of digital transaction in India recently, with a transaction volume of over 20 billion in August 2025 (NPCI).

UPI has changed the way Indians do their financial transactions. As an instant payment system, UPI allows users to send money, request money and transfer funds across multiple bank accounts using just a mobile number or UPI ID. These transactions are done through various UPI apps like PhonePe, Google Pay and BHIM app which provide instant and secure payment solutions. The digital payments industry has grown rapidly with industry leaders and innovators driving the adoption of UPI and related technologies. In June alone, UPI processed over ₹24.03 lakh crore in transactions, for everything from utility bills to loan EMIs. But with increased usage comes increased risk of UPI fraud which has gone up significantly in recent times.

How often do you use UPI without a second thought?
Maybe it’s a quick QR scan at the grocery counter, paying bills online, sending money home in seconds, or splitting a dinner tab with friends. For most of us, it’s a reflex now. Fast, simple, and always just a tap away.