If you’ve recently changed your mobile number or haven’t used your old one for a while, it’s time to act fast. Starting April 1, 2025, leading UPI platforms like PhonePe and Google Pay will disable UPI services linked to inactive or unverified mobile numbers. The move comes as part of a broader push to curb fraud and improve user security in India’s growing digital payments ecosystem.
What’s Changing?
📵 UPI Will Be Deactivated on Old/Inactive Numbers
- UPI IDs linked to mobile numbers that are no longer active, recycled, or reassigned will be automatically disabled.
- This applies across platforms like PhonePe, Google Pay, and other UPI apps.
📲 Why This Move?
- Many users change mobile numbers without updating their UPI credentials, which can lead to financial fraud if the number is reassigned to someone else.
- The measure ensures only the current rightful owner of the mobile number can access linked UPI accounts.
Who Is Affected?
🚨 Users Who’ve Changed Numbers Without Updating UPI Apps
- If you’ve switched your mobile number but haven’t updated your UPI-linked number, your access may be blocked from April 1.
🔁 Recycled Numbers Now with New Users
- If your old number is reassigned to another person, they will not gain access to your UPI account, thanks to this security protocol.
What Should You Do?
✅ Steps to Stay Secure
- Ensure your current mobile number is linked to your bank and UPI apps.
- Update your mobile number with your bank and UPI service provider immediately.
- Re-verify your UPI registration using the new number before March 31, 2025.
🔐 Additional Tips
- Avoid sharing your UPI credentials.
- Regularly monitor your account activity and transaction history.
Conclusion
With UPI becoming the backbone of India’s digital payments, platforms like PhonePe and Google Pay are taking proactive steps to prevent misuse of outdated mobile numbers. Users should take this opportunity to update their information and secure their accounts before the April 1 deadline.
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