Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Recurring Payments using UPI.


1. Which banks and apps support UPI Recurring Payments?

Supported Applications

Below are the UPI applications and their handles that support UPI AutoPay:

Frequently used Applications

Below are some of the frequently used UPI applications and their handles:

ApplicationsHandles < = ₹ 15,000Handles > ₹ 15,000
PhonePe@ybl, @ibl and @axlN/A
GooglePay@okhdfcbank, @okicici, @oksbi and @okaxis@okhdfcbank, @okicici, @oksbi and @okaxis
Paytm@paytm@paytm
BHIM@upiN/A
Amazon Pay@apl and @yapl@apl and @yapl
IndusInd Bank App@indusN/A

Other Applications

Below are the other UPI applications and their handles:

ApplicationsHandles
BHIM Axis Pay@axisbank and @sliceaxis
Bhim Baroda Pay@barodampay
BHIM BOI UPI@boi
BHIM DLB UPI@dlb
BHIM IndusPay@indus
Canara Bank@cnrb
iMobile Pay@icici
NSDL Payments Bank@nsdl
DakPay@postbank
MobiKwik@ikwik
Digibank@dbs
PayZapp@pz

Supported Banks

Click the below button to download the list of banks that support UPI AutoPay.

2. Which are the intent-supported PSP apps?

The below table gives information about the frequently used intent-supported PSP apps on different platforms and checkout integrations.

PSP AppsmWebAndroid SDKiOS SDK
GPayx
PhonePe
Paytm
Amazon Payxxx
BHIMxx

Watch Out!

  • You should contact our to enable UPI Intent on standard checkout. Watch this video on how to get it enabled.
    Feature Request GIF
  • UPI Intent is not supported for @oksbi and @okaxis handles.

3. Which are the intent-supported PSP apps for TPV?

The below table gives information about the frequently used intent-supported PSP apps for TPV on different platforms and checkout integrations.

PSP AppsmWebAndroid SDKiOS SDK
GPay
PhonePex
Paytm
Amazon Payxx
BHIMxx

Watch Out!

  • You should contact our to enable PSP apps other than PhonePe and Paytm on Standard Checkout for UPI TPV. Watch this video on how to get it enabled.
Feature Request GIF
  • UPI Intent TPV is not supported for @oksbi and @okaxis handles.

4. Is there a limit on the debit amount in UPI?

For UPI, the maximum amount for any one transaction is ₹1,00,000, and for BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) merchants, it is ₹2,00,000. However, there is no limit on the number of transactions/day.

5. Can I charge customer payments in international currencies via a UPI mandate?

No, you cannot charge customer payments in international currencies. UPI mandates only support INR payments.

6. For UPI mandates, how long does it take for the token status to move from the initiated state to the confirmed state?

For UPI mandates, the token status is updated from initiated state to the confirmed state in real-time.

MethodBankExpected Time to Complete
UPIAll supported banksReal-time.

7. For UPI mandates, how long does it take a subsequent charge to move from the created state to the authorized state?

For UPI mandates, the following table indicates the time required to update the token status from the created state to the authorized state:

MethodBankExpected Time to Complete
UPIAll supported banks24-36 hours. This is because of the failure of pre-debit notification and/or any retries that we attempt for the payment.

8. What is pre-debit notification?

Pre-debit notifications are notifications sent to consumers 24 hours prior to the payment, allowing customers to pay, pause or cancel the e-mandate.

9. Can I cancel a UPI mandate?

Yes, you can cancel a UPI mandate from the Razorpay Dashboard or using APIs.

10. Once registered, can I pause a UPI mandate?

No, you cannot pause a UPI mandate.

11. Once registered, can I modify a UPI mandate?

No, it is not possible to modify or update a UPI mandate. However, you can cancel the UPI mandate.

12. Once registered, can my customer cancel a UPI mandate?

Yes, your customers can cancel a UPI mandate from their UPI app.

13. Once registered, can my customer pause a UPI mandate?

Yes, your customers can pause a UPI mandate from their UPI app.

14. Once registered, can my customer modify a UPI mandate?

No, it is not possible to modify or update a UPI mandate. However, your customers can pause or cancel the UPI mandate from their UPI app.

15. What are some best practices I can follow when creating subsequent payments for UPI recurring payment?

For UPI, do not create subsequent payments on the last day of the cycle. This will cause the payment to fail.

16. What is the supported amount limit on PSP applications?

PSP appsMandate Maximum Amount < = ₹15,000Mandate Maximum Amount > ₹15,000
PhonePeYesNo
GooglePay - okhdfcbankYesYes
GooglePay - okaxisYesYes
GooglePay - okiciciYesYes
GooglePay - oksbiYesYes
BHIMYesNo
PaytmYesYes
Amazon PayYesYes

17. Is QR Code supported for UPI Autopay?

Yes,

is supported on Standard Checkout to collect Recurring Paymennts. The customers can scan the QR using any PSP app and make the payment.

18. Can I restrict my customers from pausing and cancelling the mandate?

Yes, you can restrict your customers from pausing and cancelling the mandate by enabling OC125 functionality. After enabling, the Pause and Cancel mandate buttons are not available on PSP apps as shown in the image below.

Checkout with OC125 Enabled

This functionality is supported only for lending businesses. Please contact our

for more information.


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