UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Framework, 2026
Why in News? The Government has introduced a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI, effective October 15, 2026, under which charges will apply to certain merchant transactions exceeding ₹2,000. About the UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Framework, 2026 The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is a fee charged within the merchant payment ecosystem for processing digital…