How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide

NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental payments. Biometric use requires user consent, periodic security updates, and reactivation if unused for 90 days. Here we tell you how to use it.