{"id":41618,"date":"2025-11-10T13:28:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41618"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:28:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:58:22","slug":"rupay-upi-growth-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"RuPay UPI Growth 2025 \u2013 RuPay Becomes Preferred Card in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#RuPay_UPI_growth_2025_highlights_RuPay_credit_cards_becoming_the_preferred_choice_in_India_due_to_exclusive_UPI_integration_cost_advantages_and_financial_inclusion_benefits\" >RuPay UPI growth 2025 highlights RuPay credit cards becoming the preferred choice in India due to exclusive UPI integration, cost advantages, and financial inclusion benefits.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#RuPays_Rise_as_the_Card_of_Choice_Role_of_UPI_in_the_Transformation\" >RuPay\u2019s Rise as the Card of Choice: Role of UPI in the Transformation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Exclusive_UPI_Integration\" >Exclusive UPI Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Soaring_Consumer_Adoption_of_UPI\" >Soaring Consumer Adoption of UPI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Domestic_Preference_Cost_Advantage\" >Domestic Preference &amp; Cost Advantage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Future_Outlook\" >Future Outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Relevance_to_Banking_Finance_in_Government_Exams\" >Relevance to Banking &amp; Finance in Government Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Implications_for_Digital_India_Financial_Inclusion\" >Implications for Digital India &amp; Financial Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Insight_into_Trends_for_Banking_Payments_Sector\" >Insight into Trends for Banking &amp; Payments Sector<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Origins_of_UPI_RuPay\" >Origins of UPI &amp; RuPay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Policy_Shifts_Digital-Payments_Push\" >Policy Shifts &amp; Digital-Payments Push<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Recent_Growth_Trajectory\" >Recent Growth Trajectory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_RuPays_Rise_as_the_Card_of_Choice\" >Key Takeaways from RuPay\u2019s Rise as the Card of Choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#1_What_is_RuPay\" >1. What is RuPay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#2_How_is_RuPay_linked_to_UPI\" >2. How is RuPay linked to UPI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#3_What_is_UPI_and_why_is_it_important\" >3. What is UPI and why is it important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#4_How_has_RuPays_credit-card_market_share_changed_recently\" >4. How has RuPay\u2019s credit-card market share changed recently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#5_Why_has_RuPay_become_the_preferred_card_choice_in_India\" >5. Why has RuPay become the preferred card choice in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#6_What_is_the_role_of_UPI_in_credit-card_transactions\" >6. What is the role of UPI in credit-card transactions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#7_How_does_this_news_impact_banking_and_finance_exam_aspirants\" >7. How does this news impact banking and finance exam aspirants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rupay-upi-growth-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RuPay_UPI_growth_2025_highlights_RuPay_credit_cards_becoming_the_preferred_choice_in_India_due_to_exclusive_UPI_integration_cost_advantages_and_financial_inclusion_benefits\"><\/span>RuPay UPI growth 2025 highlights RuPay credit cards becoming the preferred choice in India due to exclusive UPI integration, cost advantages, and financial inclusion benefits.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RuPays_Rise_as_the_Card_of_Choice_Role_of_UPI_in_the_Transformation\"><\/span>RuPay\u2019s Rise as the Card of Choice: Role of UPI in the Transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, the Indian payments ecosystem has witnessed a profound transformation, and the domestic card network RuPay stands out as one of its prime beneficiaries. As digital payments proliferate, RuPay has made significant inroads in credit-card transactions, primarily driven by its strategic linkage with UPI (Unified Payments Interface). According to data cited by market-tracker Bernstein, UPI-linked credit-card transactions now represent nearly 40 % of total credit-card volumes\u2014a four-fold jump from around 10 % at the end of FY24.<br>Simultaneously, in terms of transaction value, UPI-linked credit-card usage has grown from about 2 % to 8 % in the same period.<br>RuPay\u2019s credit-card market share has also surged dramatically\u2014from roughly 3 % two years ago to approximately 16 % today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exclusive_UPI_Integration\"><\/span>Exclusive UPI Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the key drivers behind RuPay\u2019s rise is the exclusive ability to link RuPay credit cards to UPI. The approval by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2022 allowing RuPay cards to be linked exclusively with UPI gave a major push to seamless digital transactions. this means that users holding RuPay credit cards can pay via UPI apps with their card, blurring the lines between card payments and UPI transfers, and offering the convenience of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soaring_Consumer_Adoption_of_UPI\"><\/span>Soaring Consumer Adoption of UPI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The remarkable surge of UPI itself has provided the fertile ground on which RuPay has flourished. Launched by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016 for facilitating real-time inter-bank mobile payments, UPI has since become central to India\u2019s digital payments infrastructure.  As more consumers become comfortable with UPI for even large-value transactions (up to \u20b91 lakh in many cases), the linkage of credit cards to this platform becomes an attractive bridge to card-payments for a younger, tech-savvy generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domestic_Preference_Cost_Advantage\"><\/span>Domestic Preference &amp; Cost Advantage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RuPay benefits not just from technical linkage but also from policy and cost advantages. Being a domestic card network launched in 2012 by NPCI, RuPay aligns with India\u2019s push toward indigenisation and self-reliance in key infrastructure segments. <br>Additionally, RuPay cards typically have lower transaction fees compared to international card networks, which makes them more attractive for both consumers and merchants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Outlook\"><\/span>Future Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, analysts believe RuPay is well-placed to consolidate its leadership in the domestic credit-card market. If UPI-linkage remains a differentiator and RuPay continues to expand into tier-2 and tier-3 cities through awareness campaigns and wider merchant acceptance, the growth momentum is likely to persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"RuPay-UPI-Growth-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"RuPay UPI Growth 2025\" title=\"RuPay UPI Growth 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RuPay UPI Growth 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Banking_Finance_in_Government_Exams\"><\/span>Relevance to Banking &amp; Finance in Government Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For aspirants preparing for banking, railways, defence or civil-services exams like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or Staff Selection Commission (SSC) etc., this development holds particular significance. Questions on recent payment innovations, financial-inclusion measures, digital-economy growth, and regulatory changes are common in the general-awareness sections of these exams. Understanding how RuPay\u2019s growth ties into the broader UPI ecosystem enhances one\u2019s preparedness for such questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_Digital_India_Financial_Inclusion\"><\/span>Implications for Digital India &amp; Financial Inclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shift from international card networks toward a domestic network like RuPay also ties into larger government objectives of strengthening India\u2019s payments sovereignty under the Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. It underlines how policy, regulatory enabling and technology adoption converge to reshape financial markets\u2014something exam aspirants should be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insight_into_Trends_for_Banking_Payments_Sector\"><\/span>Insight into Trends for Banking &amp; Payments Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, this news highlights changing consumer behaviour, platform shifts in payments, and the competitive dynamics in the card-networks sector. For banking-sector interviews or defence services exams where economic awareness is evaluated, such trends help demonstrate broad understanding of India\u2019s financial-technology landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_UPI_RuPay\"><\/span>Origins of UPI &amp; RuPay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UPI system was launched by NPCI in 2016 in collaboration with the RBI and the Indian Banks\u2019 Association (IBA) to enable real-time inter-bank mobile payments via virtual payment addresses (VPAs). <br>On the cards side, RuPay was introduced in 2012 by NPCI as India\u2019s domestic card payment network\u2014designed to compete with global card networks and provide cost-effective domestic transactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Shifts_Digital-Payments_Push\"><\/span>Policy Shifts &amp; Digital-Payments Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the last decade, India\u2019s payments landscape has been shaped by significant reforms\u2014such as demonetisation (2016), expansion of digital-banking channels, Jan Dhan Yojana (financial inclusion), and regulatory frameworks encouraging digital payment adoption.<br>The RBI in 2022 approved the linkage of RuPay credit cards exclusively with UPI\u2014a pivotal regulatory change that has enabled the credit-card-to-UPI convergence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Growth_Trajectory\"><\/span>Recent Growth Trajectory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result has been explosive growth: UPI-linked credit-card transaction volume jumped from about 10 % at end-FY24 to nearly 40 % today; value share grew from 2 % to 8 %. RuPay\u2019s market share in credit cards rose from 3 % two years ago to 16 % currently. <br>This marks a significant realignment in the card-payments market in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_RuPays_Rise_as_the_Card_of_Choice\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from RuPay\u2019s Rise as the Card of Choice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>UPI-linked credit-card transactions now make up nearly 40 % of total credit-card volume in India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The transaction-value share of UPI-linked credit cards has increased from 2 % to 8 %.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>RuPay\u2019s credit-card market share has surged from ~3 % two years ago to about 16 % now.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Linkage of RuPay credit cards exclusively with UPI (post-RBI approval in 2022) is a major driver of growth.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Lower transaction-fees and domestic preference make RuPay a cost-effective and strategically aligned choice in India\u2019s payments ecosystem.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RuPay UPI Growth 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_RuPay\"><\/span>1. What is RuPay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RuPay is India\u2019s domestic card payment network launched by NPCI in 2012. It provides debit, credit, and prepaid card services and competes with international networks like Visa and Mastercard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_is_RuPay_linked_to_UPI\"><\/span>2. How is RuPay linked to UPI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2022, RBI approved RuPay credit cards to be exclusively linked with UPI, allowing users to make payments via UPI apps using their RuPay cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_UPI_and_why_is_it_important\"><\/span>3. What is UPI and why is it important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a real-time inter-bank mobile payment system launched in 2016 by NPCI. It enables seamless money transfers and has transformed India\u2019s digital payment ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_has_RuPays_credit-card_market_share_changed_recently\"><\/span>4. How has RuPay\u2019s credit-card market share changed recently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RuPay\u2019s credit-card market share has increased from roughly 3\u202f% two years ago to around 16\u202f% currently, primarily driven by UPI linkage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_has_RuPay_become_the_preferred_card_choice_in_India\"><\/span>5. Why has RuPay become the preferred card choice in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key factors include exclusive UPI integration, cost-effectiveness, domestic preference, lower transaction fees, and policy support under initiatives like Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_the_role_of_UPI_in_credit-card_transactions\"><\/span>6. What is the role of UPI in credit-card transactions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UPI-linked credit-card transactions now account for nearly 40\u202f% of total credit-card volumes and 8\u202f% of transaction value, highlighting its growing role in consumer payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_does_this_news_impact_banking_and_finance_exam_aspirants\"><\/span>7. 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