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India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill

BBC News Business · 17 August 2026 at 00:26

India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill

India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.

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India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill

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