Digital transactions have become the mainstream mode of payment in India, with UPI emerging as the most popular payment system across the country. Virtually everyone with a smartphone uses a UPI application for daily payments, making it an essential part of everyday life.
However, the latest development marks a significant update for UPI users. Starting today, October 8, a new feature is coming into effect that changes the way transactions are authenticated.
From now on, users will no longer need to manually enter their PIN for UPI transactions. Instead, the application will use biometric verification, such as facial recognition or fingerprint scanning, to process payments.
Previously, users had to enter a four-digit or six-digit PIN to complete a transaction. But with the new update, UPI applications will verify and complete the transaction using the biometric data stored on the phone, making the process faster and more seamless.
While this update makes UPI payments more convenient, some users have expressed concerns about security. They believe the traditional PIN-based system was more secure and exclusive, whereas relying solely on facial or fingerprint authentication might pose certain risks.
This post was last modified on 8 October 2025 6:08 am
Tollywood is going through a strange phase at the box office. Either there will be…
It is already known that the celebrity cricket league is an Indian sporting tournament involving…
The Union Budget for FY 2026–27 brings some encouraging news for Andhra Pradesh. The allocations…
TDP is one of the most fundamentally strong and adequately populist political parties in India.…
Unemployment has remained a long-standing challenge in the country. In a bid to address the…
Generally, when a state is heading for Assembly elections, it is expected to get significant…