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Friends, in today’s modern era, UPI has revolutionized money transactions, today you can send and receive money to anyone from anywhere, UPI has brought a new feature for its users, due to which your transactions can become even faster and more convenient. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new biometric authentication feature on the BHIM app, allowing users to make payments without entering the UPI PIN. Let us know the complete details

What is the new biometric payment feature?

NPCI has started biometric authentication for UPI transactions through its subsidiary company. This feature lets users approve payments in the following ways:

fingerprint recognition

facial recognition

This facility is available for transactions up to ₹5,000. This means that you can complete small payments quickly without having to enter your UPI PIN every time.

How to turn on this feature?

Open BHIM app on your smartphone

Go to profile section

Select your linked bank account

Enable ‘Biometric Transaction’ option

Once activated, you can use your fingerprint or face to approve payments instantly.

Key benefits for users

No need to remember UPI PIN – great for users who often forget their PIN

Faster Transactions – Saves time while making quick payments

More convenience – useful for everyday activities like QR code payments, shopping and sending money

Fewer transaction failures – errors caused by entering incorrect PIN are eliminated

What is biometric authentication?

Biometric authentication is a security technology that confirms identity by using unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial features. By integrating this into the BHIM app, NPCI ensures that transactions remain secure and also become faster and more user-friendly.