New Delhi, July 8: Biometric authentication-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions recorded significant growth in June, crossing 600 million transactions with a total value of Rs 25,416 crore.
The rise in biometric-enabled UPI payments reflects the growing acceptance of secure and convenient digital payment methods among users across the country. Fingerprint-based authentication has helped make digital transactions easier and more accessible, particularly for people in rural and remote areas.
The increase in transaction numbers highlights the expanding reach of India’s digital payment ecosystem and the growing trust among users in technology-driven financial services. Biometric authentication has emerged as an important tool in promoting financial inclusion by enabling smoother access to banking and payment facilities.
Officials said the continued growth of biometric UPI transactions is a sign of increasing adoption of cashless payment solutions. The system is expected to further strengthen secure and user-friendly digital transactions as more people embrace digital financial services.
The latest milestone reflects the rapid evolution of India’s digital economy and the efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible payment ecosystem for citizens.