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A small payment notice at a local grocery shop has caught attention online, highlighting a concern that many small retailers may face as India prepares to introduce new charges on certain UPI merchant transactions. The sign, shared by journalist Arvind Sharma on X, appears to show a grocery shop adding a small charge for digital payments. While the notice is from an individual shop, it has sparked a wider conversation about who ultimately bears the cost when digital payment charges are introduc
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FAQ :
The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2000 will be introduced from October 15, 2026.
A 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply to eligible UPI person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2000.
No, the changes do not apply to every UPI payment. Person-to-person transactions will remain free, and merchant transactions of Rs 2000 or below will also be outside the new MDR structure. Around 96% of UPI person-to-merchant transactions are expected to remain unaffected.
The new MDR is a cost for the merchant. While banks have been advised to ensure merchants do not pass this MDR on to customers, concerns remain about how individual businesses with narrow profit margins might respond.
Small grocery shops operating on thin margins may find the additional expense of the MDR challenging. They face a decision on whether to absorb the cost or find ways to recover it, potentially impacting their pricing strategies or payment preferences.
For most everyday consumers, the immediate impact is expected to be limited as transactions of Rs 2000 or below are not subject to the new MDR. The primary impact is on merchants for higher-value transactions.
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