No More UPI PIN: Face and Fingerprint Payments Now Live from October 8

Written by Karan Sharma

India introduces biometric UPI payments via face and fingerprint from Oct 8. Faster, secure, and hassle-free transactions without PIN.

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From October 8, no need to enter PIN every time

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UPI payments can now be done via face or fingerprint

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NPCI has enabled biometric authentication for transactions

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Face ID and fingerprint will be verified via Aadhaar database

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This makes UPI faster, safer, and smarter than before

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RBI had approved “Alternative Authentication” methods recently

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Useful for senior citizens and users who forget PINs

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You can still choose to pay using your existing UPI PIN

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Just link your Aadhaar and enjoy seamless payments

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