Special Characters in UPI Transaction IDs not Allowed
- Only alphanumeric characters allowed (letters & numbers). Special characters (e.g., @ , #, $) will not be allowed in UPI transaction IDs.
Transactions Will Be Declined
- Non-compliant UPI apps will face payment failures. Transactions will be rejected by the central system if a UPI app continues using special characters in transaction IDs after 1st February 2025.
Apps Must Comply
- NPCI had earlier issued Circular OC 193 on March 28, 2024, advising UPI players to adopt alphanumeric transaction IDs.
- Despite efforts to enforce compliance, some UPI operators are still non-compliant.
- The new rule ensures full standardization across the UPI ecosystem.
Effective from Feb 1, 2025
- All UPI transactions with special characters in ID will be blocked.
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