The most useful feature in UPI, payment will be done even if you forget the PIN, know the method
Uma Shankar March 25, 2026 08:24 PM
The most useful feature in UPI, payment will be done even if you forget the PIN, know the method

If you take the help of UPI for making payments then this news is for you. To make digital payments easier, NPCI has released the most useful feature. With the help of which you can now make payment on BHIM app without entering UPI PIN. NPCI has provided a new biometric authentication facility. In which payment can be made through fingerprint or face recognition, but you can do a maximum transaction of up to ₹ 5000. This feature is especially beneficial for those users who often forget their PIN. With this, payment is expected to be faster, easier and more secure than before. Let us know how you can use it.

What is the new biometric payment feature?

First of all, let us know what the new biometric payment feature is. NBSL, a subsidiary of NPCI, has added biometric authentication feature in BHIM app. Under this, users can now approve payment through fingerprint or face recognition. This facility will be applicable on transactions up to ₹ 5000. That means you can make payment up to Rs 5000 with the help of your fingerprint without entering the PIN.

How will the feature be activated?

  • To use this facility, you have to open the BHIM app and go to the profile section.
  • There you will have to select the bank account and turn on the option of biometric transaction.
  • Once activated, the user can easily make payment through fingerprint or face.
  • Remember that you can make a maximum payment of only Rs 5000.
  • This process is simple and is completed in just a few steps.

Why is it beneficial for users?

This feature is especially useful in those situations when the user forgets his UPI PIN or enters it wrongly. In such a situation, the problem of transaction failure will end. This update of BHIM makes everyday payments like online shopping, QR scanning and sending money to friends easier. This makes the digital payment experience more smooth and reliable.

What is biometric authentication?

Biometric authentication is a technology in which a person is identified through biological signals such as his fingerprint or face. This feature in BHIM allows users to transact without entering the PIN. This maintains security and also speeds up the process.

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