UPI reaches new milestone in July with highest-ever transaction value of Rs 29.88 lakh crore
UPI processed 23.66 billion transactions in July 2026, with a transaction value of Rs 29.88 lakh crore, the highest ever.
Transaction value rose 19% year-on-year from Rs 25.08 lakh crore in July 2025.
UPI is operational in about 10 countries, including UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, and Qatar.
NPCI, an initiative of RBI and IBA, operates UPI, enabling real-time payments between individuals and merchants.
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