Understanding UPI Transaction Limits in 2025
The standard UPI transaction limit is Rs.1 Lakh. However, banks can set their limits which can vary from Rs.5,000 to Rs.1 Lakh.
In this article, we will look at the limits of UPI transactions, daily and monthly caps, bank-specific restrictions, and other platform-specific guidelines.
General UPI Transaction Limits
As per NPCI, the UPI transaction limit per day is Rs.1 Lakh across all apps. But for a few specific categories like capital markets, collections, insurance, and foreign inward remittances the transaction limit is up to Rs.2 lakh.
Now you can make UPI transactions of up to Rs.5 Lakh for the following categories:
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Tax payments
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Hospital and educational institutions
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IPOs and RBI retail direct schemes.
Bank-Specific UPI Transaction Limits
Banks have the discretion to set their limits on UPI transactions and daily limits. The table below illustrates the limits set by banks for UPI transactions.
| Bank name | Bank type | UPI transaction limit | UPI daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank |
Payments Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Airtel Payments Bank |
Payments Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Allahabad Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.25,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Andhra Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Axis Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Bandhan Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Bank Of Baroda |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.25,000 |
Not set |
|
Bank of India |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.10,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Bank of Maharashtra |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Canara Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Central Bank of India |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Citibank Retail |
Foreign Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
City Union Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Corporation Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.50,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Deutsche Bank AG (Web Collect) |
Foreign Bank |
NA |
|
|
Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Federal Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
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HDFC |
Private |
Rs.100,000 (Rs.5,000 for new customers) |
Rs.100,000 |
|
HSBC |
Foreign Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
ICICI Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
IDBI Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
IDFC |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
India Post Payment Bank |
Payments Bank |
Rs.25,000 |
Rs.50,000 |
|
Indian Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Indian Overseas Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.50,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
IndusInd Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Jio Payments Bank |
Payments Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Karnataka Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.200,000 |
|
Kotak Mahindra Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Paytm Payments Bank |
Payments Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Punjab and Sind Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.10,000 |
Rs.10,000 |
|
Punjab National Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.25,000 |
Rs.50,000 |
|
South Indian Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
|
Standard Chartered |
Foreign Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
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State Bank of India |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
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Syndicate Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.10,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
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UCO Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
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Union Bank of India |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.200,000 |
|
United Bank of India |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.25,000 |
Rs.60,000 |
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Vijaya Bank |
Public Sector Bank |
Rs.25,000 |
Rs.50,000 |
|
YES Bank |
Private |
Rs.100,000 |
Rs.100,000 |
UPI Limits for Top Payment Apps
UPI payment apps too have defined their limits on the number of transactions and amount that can be transferred in a day. Keep in mind that users must abide by the limits set by their banks.
For popular UPI payment apps like Google Pay, Moneyview, MobiKwik, Paytm, PhonePay, and BHIM the daily transaction limit is Rs.1 Lakh with up to 20 transactions allowed in a day.
Conclusion
The general limit set in place by NPCI for UPI transactions only allows you to send Rs.1 Lakh per day. However, banks can define their limits which can be lower than Rs. 1 Lakh. UPI payment apps have limits on the number of transactions you can make in a day.
For specific categories of transactions like tax payments, IPOs, and RBI retail direct schemes the limit is Rs.5 Lakh.
Understanding UPI Transaction Limits - Related FAQ
The maximum UPI transaction limit per day is generally set at Rs.1 Lakh by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). However, this limit may vary depending on the bank or payment platform you are using.
Platforms like PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay typically adhere to the NPCI's standard limit of Rs.1 Lakh per day.
Generally, there are no charges for attempting to exceed the UPI transaction limit, as the transaction will simply be declined.
UPI transaction limits primarily apply to sending money. Receiving money through UPI does not typically have a limit.