Happy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Indian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...

India and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....

Citi is leveraging AI to revolutionize its payments business, enhancing developer efficiency by up to 40% and streamlining complex cross-bo...

Fake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...

Apple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, citing compliance with sanctions. The app, developed by VK whose ...

Financial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...

BharatPe and YES Bank introduce BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service. This facility allows eligible users to make UPI payments even w...

CBSE has clarified its online portal for Class XII answer sheet verification and re-evaluation. Students can use various payment methods li...

Mastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services are now live in Cambodia, enabling Indian travelers to make QR code-based payments. This collabor...

SBI Card is revising reward point programs for PhonePe SBI Credit Cards, effective July 1, 2026. Both PURPLE and SELECT BLACK cardholders w...

Indian travellers can now pay in Cambodia using UPI. This new service allows them to scan Cambodia's KHQR code with their UPI apps. Payment...

Daily average transaction volumes rose to 748 million in May from 745 million in April, reflecting higher adoption of UPI for retail consum...

Unified Payments Interface transactions reached record highs in May. Summer travel and the IPL fueled this surge. Value and volume of trans...

Many banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...

Indian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...