UPI to Remove Money Request Feature from October 1, 2025

– NPCI to retire P2P money request option – Step taken to curb scams using fake UPI requests – Effective from October 2, 2025 – No P2P collect transactions allowed

– Sending money via UPI ID, mobile, or bank details continues – QR code payments remain available – Merchant requests stay unchanged – Only P2P request feature removed

– Stronger security for UPI users – Prevents fraud from fake collection requests – Minor inconvenience for genuine users – Builds more trust in UPI system