Lincoln Mali shares ASAPP's progress and priorities as we look towards ASAPP 2.0.
Today's conversations explore how collaboration can support a more inclusive and accessible payments ecosystem in South Africa.

Lincoln Mali shares ASAPP's progress and priorities as we look towards ASAPP 2.0.
Today's conversations explore how collaboration can support a more inclusive and accessible payments ecosystem in South Africa.
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After nearly a decade of waiting, Apple Pay may be heading to India's 22 million+ iPhone users 📱 Will it compete without UPI initially? Read the article to find out 💳
UPI remains free for consumers, but merchant economics are changing.
From Oct 15, UPI transactions above ₹2,000 will attract a 0.4% MDR, capped at ₹300.
With this arriving mid-festive season, will payment behaviour shift?
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UPI MDR is changing from 15 October 2026. But where does the charge actually go? Here’s a simple ₹10,000 example showing who pays, what the merchant receives, and how the MDR is shared.
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@UN_Women and @UN DESA’s #Gender Snapshot 2026 highlights progress and persistent gaps in gender equality. While 73% of women in low- and middle-income economies now own financial accounts, disparities in #digitalpayments and borrowing remain. https://bit.ly/4h9Mwyi
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Merchants would have to pay 18 per cent GST on the MDR charges for UPI payments above ₹ 2,000, but can claim input tax credit (ITC), thereby easing the overall tax burden.
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📢 Anirudh Tagat was quoted in an article titled Why Cash Continues to Thrive Even as India’s Digital Payments Grow, published on BBC News.
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India's UPI payment system is introducing merchant fees 💳 starting October 2026—but customers won't pay them directly. Here's how the 0.4% charge works 🔍 Read the full breakdown:
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Will UPI payments above Rs. 2,000 no longer be completely free for merchants? From October 15, eligible transactions will attract a 0.4% merchant fee, here; what changes for consumers.
India to levy 0.4% fee on UPI over ₹2,000 from Oct 15—merchants pay, consumers don’t. #UPI #Fintech #DigitalPayments #India #NPCI #Cashless thedailytechfeed.com/india-to-cha...