From February 1, 2025, UPI transactions will be blocked for apps that use special characters in transaction IDs, following new guidelines issued by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
The move is aimed at boosting security, streamlining payments, and reducing fraud risks by enforcing a standardized format for transaction identification. Banks and payment providers must comply with these new rules to ensure uninterrupted services.
Users are urged to update their UPI apps to avoid failed transactions. NPCI is expected to release further technical guidelines in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
