Visa and HDFC Bank have introduced a FIFA World Cup 2026-themed credit card alongside a nationwide rewards campaign, offering Indian consumers a chance to win match tickets and exclusive merchandise.
Tag: digital payments
HDFC Bank Integrates Digital Rupee (e₹) into SmartGateway Payment Platform
HDFC Bank has integrated the Reserve Bank of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency, the Digital Rupee (e₹), into its SmartGateway platform, enabling merchants to accept zero-cost, secure, and sovereign-backed digital payments alongside UPI, cards, and net banking.
Ministry of Tourism & Mastercard Sign MoU to Elevate India as a Global Tourism Hotspot
The Ministry of Tourism and Mastercard have entered a two-year MoU to promote India globally through curated “Priceless” experiences, secure digital payments, and high-impact travel campaigns—beginning with Goa.
UPI Market Share in July 2025: PhonePe Leads the Digital Payments Race
In July 2025, PhonePe extended its dominance in the UPI ecosystem with a commanding 46.7% market share, followed by Google Pay at 36.2%. Paytm held 7.1%, while other players accounted for the remaining 10%.
UPI Alert: P2P ‘Collect Request’ Feature to Be Discontinued from October 1, 2025
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the removal of the UPI peer-to-peer (P2P) 'Collect Request' feature starting October 1, 2025, in a bid to curb financial frauds and enhance user security. Here’s what it means for UPI app users.
