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Asked: 07/10/20252025-10-07T16:21:32+00:00 2025-10-07T16:21:32+00:00In: News

Will India adopt biometric authentication for UPI payments starting October 8?

UPI payments starting October 8

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      2025-10-07T16:30:44+00:00Added an answer on 07/10/2025 at 4:30 pm

      What's Changing and Why It Matters The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the institution running UPI, has collaborated with banks, fintechs, and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to roll out Aadhaar-based biometrics in payment authentication. This implies that users wRead more

      What’s Changing and Why It Matters

      The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the institution running UPI, has collaborated with banks, fintechs, and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to roll out Aadhaar-based biometrics in payment authentication. This implies that users will no longer have to type in a 4- or 6-digit PIN once they input the amount but can simply authenticate payments by their fingerprint or face scan on supported devices.

      The objective is to simplify and make payments more secure, particularly in the wake of increasing digital frauds and phishing activities. By linking transactions with biometric identity directly, the system includes an additional layer of authentication that is far more difficult to forge or steal.

       How It Works

      • For Aadhaar-linked accounts: Biometrics (finger or face data) of users will be compared to Aadhaar records for authentication.
      • For smartphones with inbuilt biometric sensors: Face ID, fingerprint readers, or iris scanners can be employed for fast authentication.
      • For traders: Small traders and shopkeepers will be able to utilize fingerprint terminals or face recognition cameras to receive instant payments from consumers.

      This system will initially deploy in pilot mode for targeted users and banks before countrywide rollout.

      Advantages for Users and Businesses

      Quicker Transactions:

      No typing and recalling a PIN — just tap and leave. This will accelerate digital payments, particularly for small-ticket transactions.

      Increased Security:

      Because biometric information is specific to an individual, the risk of unauthorized transactions or fraud significantly decreases.

      Inclusion of Finance:

      Millions of new digital users, particularly in rural India, might find biometrics more convenient than memorizing lengthy PINs.

      UPI Support for Growth:

      As UPI has been crossing over 14 billion transactions a month, India’s payments system requires solutions that scale securely and at scale.

      Privacy and Security Issues

      While the shift is being hailed as a leap to the future, it has also generated controversy regarding data storage and privacy. The NPCI and UIDAI are being advised by experts to ensure:

      • Biometric information is never locally stored on devices or servers.
      • Transmissions are end-to-end encrypted.
      • Users have clear consent and control over opting in or out of biometric-based authentication.

      The government has stated that no biometric data will be stored by payment apps or banks, and all matching will be done securely through UIDAI’s Aadhaar system.

       A Step Toward a “Password-Free” Future

      This step fits India’s larger vision of a password-less, frictions-less payment system. With UPI now being sold overseas to nations such as Singapore, UAE, and France, biometric UPI may well become the global model for digital identity-linked payments.

      In brief, from October 8, your face or fingerprint may become your payment key — making India one of the first nations in the world to combine national biometric identity with a real-time payment system on this scale.

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