{"id":25660144,"date":"2026-09-16T17:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25660144"},"modified":"2026-09-16T17:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:07:21","slug":"mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"MDR On UPI: What Consumers and Merchants Need to Know?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aaa9eeadbfc8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aaa9eeadbfc8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#What_is_MDR\" >What is MDR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#Who_will_Pay_MDR_on_UPI\" >Who will Pay MDR on UPI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#How_much_is_the_MDR_on_UPI\" >How much is the MDR on UPI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#Who_is_Exempt_from_MDR_on_UPI\" >Who is Exempt from MDR on UPI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#Special_Categories_with_Different_Rates\" >Special Categories with Different Rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#Why_is_MDR_being_Introduced_on_UPI_now\" >Why is MDR being Introduced on UPI now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#What_should_Merchants_do\" >What should Merchants do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#What_should_Consumers_do\" >What should Consumers do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mdr-on-upi-what-consumers-and-merchants-need-to-know\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>UPI has changed the way India pays for things. From buying vegetables to paying college fees, UPI is now part of daily life. For years, UPI transactions were completely free for both consumers and merchants. That is changing soon.<\/p>\n<p>Starting <strong>October 15, 2026<\/strong>, a new charge called MDR on UPI will apply to certain merchant payments. This has led to a lot of confusion online. Many people think UPI is becoming costly for everyone. That is not true.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/personal-finance-course-in-kerala\/?utm_source=stock-marketing&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=kerala-free-onam-kit-distribution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Ace your personal finance journey with Entri\u2019s Personal Finance Online Course. Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>From October 15, 2026, a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4% will apply on select UPI merchant payments above \u20b92,000.<\/li>\n<li>UPI payments of \u20b92,000 or below will stay completely free. This covers more than 95% of all UPI merchant transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Consumers will not pay anything extra. MDR on UPI is charged to the merchant, not the customer.<\/li>\n<li>Small vendors receiving up to \u20b91 lakh a month through UPI QR codes are exempt from MDR on UPI.<\/li>\n<li>The MDR is capped at \u20b9300 for transactions of \u20b975,000 and above.<\/li>\n<li>Peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers between individuals remain free of charge, with no MDR at all.<\/li>\n<li>Some sectors like railways, telecom, insurance, and fuel will attract a flat \u20b95 charge instead of the standard rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_MDR\"><\/span><strong>What is MDR?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MDR stands for Merchant Discount Rate. It is a small fee that a merchant pays to the bank or payment service provider for processing a digital payment. This fee is not new. It has existed for card payments for many years.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, the Indian government made UPI transactions free of MDR. An initiative to encourage more people to use digital payments, it helped UPI grow into the massive network it is today.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with UPI handling crores of transactions worth lakhs of crores of rupees every month, the government feels the system needs a sustainable way to fund its infrastructure, security, and innovation. That is the reason behind the new MDR on UPI.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_will_Pay_MDR_on_UPI\"><\/span><strong>Who will Pay MDR on UPI?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25660146 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841.webp\" alt=\"MDR on UPI\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/841-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the most important point. MDR on UPI is paid by the merchant. It is not charged to the customer.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a regular shopper using UPI to pay at a store, a restaurant, or an online platform, the good news is that nothing changes for you. You will not have to bear any extra charge on your UPI app. Payment apps like the ones you already use cannot add a platform fee or transaction fee to your payment either.<\/p>\n<p>The charge applies only when a merchant receives a payment above \u20b92,000 through UPI. Even then, not every merchant will be charged the same way.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Personal-Finance-coursePDF.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Personal-Finance-coursePDF.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download PERSONAL FINANCE course roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_MDR_on_UPI\"><\/span><strong>How much is the MDR on UPI?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The standard rate is 0.4% for person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions above \u20b92,000. To keep it simple, it works the following way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A payment of \u20b93,000 will attract an MDR of \u20b912.<\/li>\n<li>A payment of \u20b950,000 will attract an MDR of \u20b9200.<\/li>\n<li>The charge is capped at \u20b9300. So, even on a payment of \u20b91 lakh, the merchant pays only \u20b9300, not \u20b9400.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Payments of \u20b92,000 or less will continue to have zero MDR. Since a large majority of UPI merchant payments in India are small-value transactions, most everyday purchases remain untouched by this change.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Exempt_from_MDR_on_UPI\"><\/span><strong>Who is Exempt from MDR on UPI?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several categories that are protected from the new charge. They are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Peer-to-peer transfers<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Sending money to friends or family remains free, no matter the amount.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Small merchants (P2PM category)<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Vendors like local kirana stores, street food sellers, and small shopkeepers who receive UPI QR payments directly into their own bank account are exempt, as long as their monthly UPI collections stay within \u20b91 lakh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">If a merchant&#8217;s inward UPI payments cross \u20b91 lakh for three months in a row, they will be moved out of this exempt category.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Small-value transactions<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Any P2M transaction up to \u20b92,000, regardless of the merchant type, stays free.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>UPI Autopay<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Recurring payments set up through UPI Autopay are not affected by the new MDR on UPI framework.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Categories_with_Different_Rates\"><\/span><strong>Special Categories with Different Rates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every sector follows the standard 0.4% rate. Some essential services get a lower, flat charge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Railways, telecom, insurance, fuel, and select agriculture-related payments<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These attract a flat \u20b95 charge on transactions above \u20b92,000, instead of the percentage-based MDR.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Capital market transactions<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Payments related to mutual funds, stockbroking, and similar investment platforms attract a much lower rate of 0.02%, capped at \u20b9300.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Educational payments<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">School and college fee payments up to \u20b92,000 stay free. Institutions dealing with larger fee amounts may see the standard MDR apply, but the framework is designed to keep education payments affordable.<\/p>\n<p>This tiered structure shows that the government has tried to protect essential and everyday spending while introducing charges mainly on larger, discretionary transactions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_MDR_being_Introduced_on_UPI_now\"><\/span><strong>Why is MDR being Introduced on UPI now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25660147 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-scaled.webp\" alt=\"MDR on UPI\" width=\"404\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-350x350.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-750x750.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/418233651-1140x1140.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UPI has grown into one of the largest digital payment systems globally. With billions of transactions processed every month, it amounts to lakhs of crores of rupees in value.<\/p>\n<p>However, running such a massive network is not free. Banks, payment apps, and infrastructure providers all incur costs to keep the system fast, secure, and reliable.<\/p>\n<p>For several years, this cost was absorbed through government incentive schemes rather than being charged to merchants. With the expansion of UPI usage over time, officials have decided that a modest fee on larger merchant transactions can help fund infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity, customer support, and further innovation.<\/p>\n<p>A part of the collected funds is also expected to support digital payment infrastructure in smaller towns and rural regions. Importantly, this move is different from a tax. The fee does not go to the government. It is shared among the banks and payment service providers who are part of the transaction chain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_Merchants_do\"><\/span><strong>What should Merchants do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you run a business and accept UPI payments, here is what to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check whether your monthly UPI collections cross \u20b91 lakh. If they don&#8217;t, you likely stay exempt from MDR on UPI as a small P2PM merchant.<\/li>\n<li>If you regularly receive payments above \u20b92,000, factor in the 0.4% MDR on UPI while pricing your products or services.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye on communication from your bank or payment app provider, since they will clarify how the charge gets deducted and reflected in your settlement.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the temptation to split a single bill into smaller UPI payments to dodge the charge. Payment systems are designed to detect unusual transaction patterns, and this could create compliance issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/personal-finance-course-in-kerala\/?utm_source=stock-marketing&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=kerala-free-onam-kit-distribution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Ace your personal finance journey with Entri\u2019s Personal Finance Online Course. Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_Consumers_do\"><\/span><strong>What should Consumers do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For most people, there is honestly nothing to do differently. Continue using UPI as you always have. Your payments up to \u20b92,000 remain free, and even above that amount, the charge does not come out of your pocket.<\/p>\n<p>If a merchant tries to pass on the MDR on UPI charge to you directly, that would go against the intent of this framework, so it is worth raising the issue if you notice it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The introduction of MDR on UPI marks a shift from a fully free system to a more sustainable one, but the changes are far more limited than the online rumours suggest.<\/p>\n<p>Everyday consumers will not feel any difference in their UPI experience. Small merchants and street vendors are offered protection from the latest changes. The charge mainly touches larger merchant transactions above \u20b92,000.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is capped and modest. For consumers and merchants, it is pretty important to understand these details. It will help them avoid confusion and prepare for the changes coming into effect from October 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>\u00a0The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice, financial guidance, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. Readers should conduct their own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. 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