UPI, or Unified Payments Interface, is a real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to simplify inter-bank transactions in India. With UPI, you can transfer money, pay bills, and make other transactions instantly without the need for a debit card. However, you can also set up UPI using just your Aadhaar card. In this article, we will outline the steps to set up UPI without a debit card using your Aadhaar card.
Step 1: Download
Download a UPI-enabled app. To get started with UPI, you will need to download a UPI-enabled app. There are several UPI-enabled apps available, such as BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and more. You can download any of these apps from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Step 2: Register UPI
Register for UPI Once you have downloaded a UPI-enabled app, you will need to register for UPI. To do this, you will need to provide your mobile number, which will be linked to your bank account. After providing your mobile number, the app will verify your identity by sending an SMS with a one-time password (OTP). Enter the OTP to complete the registration process.
Step 3: Link your bank account
Link your bank account. To use UPI, you need to link your bank account to the UPI-enabled app. To do this, select the “Bank Accounts” option in the app and choose the bank you have an account. The app will then fetch your account details and ask you to confirm the details. Once confirmed, your bank account will be linked to the UPI-enabled app.
Step 4: Create your UPI ID
Create a UPI ID. Once your bank account is linked, you will need to create a UPI ID. This is a unique identifier that will be used to transact through UPI. You can create a UPI ID by selecting the “UPI ID” option in the app and entering the preferred ID. Your UPI ID will be in the format [YourName]@[BankShortName].
Step 5: Link Your Aadhar card
Link your Aadhaar card To set up UPI without a debit card; you will need to link your Aadhaar card to the UPI-enabled app. To do this, select the “Aadhaar” option in the app and enter your Aadhaar card number. The app will verify your Aadhaar card details and ask you to confirm the details. Once confirmed, your Aadhaar card will be linked to the UPI-enabled app.
Step 6: Set Pin
Set a UPI Pin To complete the UPI setup process; you will need to set a UPI Pin. This is a 4- or 6-digit security code that you will use to authenticate transactions. To set a UPI Pin, select the “Set UPI Pin” option in the app and enter your Aadhaar card number. The app will verify your Aadhaar card details and send an OTP to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to complete the process.
Step 7: Mauj Karo!
Start transacting through UPI. Once you have completed the UPI setup process, you can start transacting through UPI. You can use UPI to send and receive money, pay bills, recharge your mobile phone, and more. To make a transaction, you will need to enter the recipient’s UPI ID or mobile number, the amount you wish to send, and authenticate the transaction with your UPI Pin.
In conclusion, setting up UPI without a debit card is straightforward and simple, even if you only have an Aadhaar card. All you need is a UPI-enabled app, a mobile phone and a bank account! (Also Read: UPI transaction limit: Now this is the amount you can spend per day using Paytm, PhonePe, GPay)
