UPI Steals the Show as Debit Cards Take a Backseat

Hey there! So, India’s like, totally in love with UPI, right? It’s handling a jaw-dropping 85.5% of payments while debit cards are, like, fading away—down 67%! Credit cards are on the rise, too, zooming past like my favorite pizza delivery! UPI is the go-to for everyday stuff, making it super easy to pay for snacks and goodies. How awesome is that?

Quick rundown

1.UPI accounts for 85.5% of India's payment volumes.

2.Debit card transactions fell by 67% from 2021 to 2025.

3.Credit card usage doubled in transaction volume and value.

4.RTGS handles 68.6% of total transaction value despite low volume.

5.India's digital payments have increased 38 times in volume over a decade.

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