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View: Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a system that allows eligible citizens to receive benefits from programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Cash Assistance. EBT cards function similarly to debit cards, with recipients receiving an allotted amount each month based on their household size and income. The beneficiary recipients can make purchases from…

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RBI: “Delegate Payment” introduced to allow another user, “tax payment “can be done up to 5 lakh through UPI payment

RBI on Thursday (August 8, 2024) in its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies announced two major changes in the UPI payment system. It is proposed to introduce a facility for “Delegated Payments” in UPI. This would enable an individual (primary user) to allow another individual (secondary user) to make UPI transactions up to a…

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Make UPI payment without using internet

Yes. UPI can be done without the internet. Think there can be situations where we desperately need to make a payment, but the internet connection doesn’t work. You need not worry, you can make UPI payments without the internet by dialing *99#. This service can be availed on any type of phone. It works across…

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RBI redefines Payment aggregators scope and  KYC compliance

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday came out with draft guidelines to further strengthen regulations on payment aggregators, a move aimed at boosting the payment ecosystem. The payments ecosystem in India includes online Payment Aggregators (PA-Os) and Physical Payment Aggregators (PA-P) that cover Point of Sales business, which facilitate face-to-face/proximity payment transactions. For ease…

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Transformation of Payment systems in India

The Payment and Settlement System (PSS) Act, 2007 provides for the regulation and supervision of payment systems in India and designates the Reserve Bank of India (Reserve Bank) as the authority for that purpose and all related matters. The rapid developments in Payment Systems and technology have led to the implementation of major reforms of…

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