UPI Lite Auto Top-Up Feature Launching Soon: Everything You Need to Know

  • Launch Date
    The auto top-up feature for UPI Lite will go live on October 31, 2024.

  • How It Works

    • Users can set a minimum balance limit for their UPI Lite account.
    • When the balance falls below this limit, it will automatically be reloaded by an amount chosen by the user, not exceeding the ₹2000 balance limit.
  • Benefits of UPI Lite

    • Enables PIN-less transactions for amounts under ₹500.
    • UPI Lite simplifies transactions by automating fund reloading, making the process more convenient for users.
  • Key Guidelines

    • Banks and PSP/Apps must support auto top-up functionality and allow debit transactions as per user mandates.
    • UPI apps need to provide an interface for users to set up and manage auto top-up.
    • The system allows up to 5 auto-replenishments per day per account.
  • User Control & Security

    • Users can revoke the auto top-up mandate anytime through their app.
    • UPI Lite balances reside with the user’s bank, and funds can be instantly refunded to the main account if UPI Lite is deleted.
  • Notifications & Operations

    • Issuer banks must communicate all mandate-related operations clearly to users.
    • All UPI Lite members must comply with NPCI’s latest guidelines on auto top-up.

Prepare for the seamless convenience of UPI Lite with its auto top-up feature, launching soon!