
India's UPI hit 55.49 crore users and 24,162 crore transactions by June 2026, Parliament was told. NPCI is expanding the network globally with new security measures.
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) crossed 55.49 crore onboarded users by June 2026, the government told Parliament. Transaction volumes reached 24,162 crore during the period, with a total value of Rs 314 lakh crore.
NPCI International Payments Ltd continues to expand UPI and RuPay card acceptance in global markets, the government said. New security measures and cross-border linkages have strengthened the system's safety and international reach, according to the statement.
Regulators and the government are addressing fintech ecosystem issues and consumer protection concerns, the response said, without detailing specific actions or timelines.
The numbers reflect UPI's deepening penetration in India's digital payments market, where it now handles the majority of retail transactions. The government did not provide a breakdown of active versus registered users, or a comparison with prior periods.
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