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Credit line on UPI: From RuPay cards to pre-sanctioned loans—how it works and what users need to know
Mint 1 hr ago·20 Sept 2026, 5:53 pm
A new credit‑line option on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) lets eligible users settle transactions using pre‑sanctioned credit instead of the cash balance in their bank accounts. The feature links RuPay cards and other approved credit products to a user’s UPI ID, allowing both interest‑free and interest‑bearing usage across payments, bill‑pay, and merchant checkout.
For investors, the rollout widens the utility of UPI beyond simple debit transfers, potentially boosting transaction volumes and opening a channel for banks and fintech firms to cross‑sell credit. Higher usage could translate into greater fee income for payment processors and deeper engagement with the digital finance ecosystem.
Going forward, market participants will watch adoption rates, the terms of interest‑bearing lines, and any further RBI guidance that could shape pricing or eligibility, all of which could influence the profitability of payment‑gateway operators and lending platforms.
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