Press Releases - Payment and Settlement Systems - RBI - Reserve Bank of India
Press Releases
Dec 02, 2016
Electronic Payment Systems - Representative Data
The Reserve Bank of India today released provisional data for the month of November 2016 for select payment systems. The data on credit/debit cards usage and pre-paid payment instruments are representative in nature as they are sourced from some of the major participants only. Effective December 2, 2016, the data would be released on a daily basis till December 31, 2016 with a lag of one day. It may be mentioned that the Payment System Indicators are released on a mon
The Reserve Bank of India today released provisional data for the month of November 2016 for select payment systems. The data on credit/debit cards usage and pre-paid payment instruments are representative in nature as they are sourced from some of the major participants only. Effective December 2, 2016, the data would be released on a daily basis till December 31, 2016 with a lag of one day. It may be mentioned that the Payment System Indicators are released on a mon
PDF (
Nov 22, 2016
Special measures to incentivise Electronic Payments
In order to meet the transactional needs of the public through digital means, the Reserve Bank has introduced additional measures by way of special dispensation for small merchants and enhancement in limits for semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). A special dispensation has now been enabled for small merchants whereby PPIs issuers can issue PPIs to such merchants. While balance in such PPIs cannot exceed ₹ 20,000/- at any point of time, the merchants can tr
In order to meet the transactional needs of the public through digital means, the Reserve Bank has introduced additional measures by way of special dispensation for small merchants and enhancement in limits for semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). A special dispensation has now been enabled for small merchants whereby PPIs issuers can issue PPIs to such merchants. While balance in such PPIs cannot exceed ₹ 20,000/- at any point of time, the merchants can tr
Nov 18, 2016
Withdrawal limits and customer fee/charges for POS relaxed
The Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for a
The Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for a
Nov 14, 2016
Usage of ATMs - Waiver of customer charges
The Reserve Bank of India has today decided that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions (inclusive of both financial and non-financial transactions) by savings bank customers done at their own banks’ ATMs as well as at other banks’ ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month. The above waiver of charges on ATM usage will be effective from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. Alpana Killawala Principal A
The Reserve Bank of India has today decided that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions (inclusive of both financial and non-financial transactions) by savings bank customers done at their own banks’ ATMs as well as at other banks’ ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month. The above waiver of charges on ATM usage will be effective from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. Alpana Killawala Principal A
Nov 10, 2016
Payment Systems to remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016
Consequent to the banks being open for public transactions on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016, it has been decided that Payment Systems (RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Clearing, Repo, CBLO and Call markets) shall remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. All participants/member banks are advised to facilitate operations on the above payment systems for their customers on November 12 and 13, 2016 as on regular working days. Banks may g
Consequent to the banks being open for public transactions on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016, it has been decided that Payment Systems (RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Clearing, Repo, CBLO and Call markets) shall remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. All participants/member banks are advised to facilitate operations on the above payment systems for their customers on November 12 and 13, 2016 as on regular working days. Banks may g
Oct 24, 2016
ATM/Debit Card Data Breach
The Reserve Bank of India convened a meeting today with senior officials from select banks, National Payment Corporation of India and card network operators to review the steps taken by various agencies to contain the adverse fall out of certain card details alleged to have been compromised. It had come to the Reserve Bank’s notice on September 8, 2016 that details of certain cards issued by a few banks had been possibly compromised at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
The Reserve Bank of India convened a meeting today with senior officials from select banks, National Payment Corporation of India and card network operators to review the steps taken by various agencies to contain the adverse fall out of certain card details alleged to have been compromised. It had come to the Reserve Bank’s notice on September 8, 2016 that details of certain cards issued by a few banks had been possibly compromised at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
Oct 20, 2016
Expiry of Certificate of Authorization (CoA)
Under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, The Reserve Bank of India had issued Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to M/s Done Card Utility Ltd and M/s OSS Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd to operate semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services. The CoA were valid till October 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 respectively. On expiry of the COA, these entities can no longer transact the business of semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services in India under
Under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, The Reserve Bank of India had issued Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to M/s Done Card Utility Ltd and M/s OSS Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd to operate semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services. The CoA were valid till October 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 respectively. On expiry of the COA, these entities can no longer transact the business of semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services in India under
Sep 21, 2016
Issuer under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
The amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) notified in May 2015 have brought the Legal Entity Identifier services under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Legal Entity Identifier India Limited (LEIL) shall be the “Issuer” under Section 34A (1) (b) (ii) of the PSS Act for operating Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) services. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the issuer as they apply to, or in relation to, system provider to the
The amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) notified in May 2015 have brought the Legal Entity Identifier services under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Legal Entity Identifier India Limited (LEIL) shall be the “Issuer” under Section 34A (1) (b) (ii) of the PSS Act for operating Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) services. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the issuer as they apply to, or in relation to, system provider to the
Sep 02, 2016
Temporary suspension in grant of Authorisations for Pre-paid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuance
The Reserve Bank of India has been authorising non-banks and banks for issuance and operations of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) as per the guidelines framed under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). So far 47 non-bank entities and 45 banks are operating payment systems for PPI. In last couple of years, there has been significant developments in the payments space with emergence of newer technologies, products and players. These developments as
The Reserve Bank of India has been authorising non-banks and banks for issuance and operations of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) as per the guidelines framed under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). So far 47 non-bank entities and 45 banks are operating payment systems for PPI. In last couple of years, there has been significant developments in the payments space with emergence of newer technologies, products and players. These developments as
Aug 30, 2016
Authorisation to operate as a Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU)
The Reserve Bank of India advises that the applications received from banks and non-banks for authorisation to operate as a BBPOU have been processed and decisions on approval or grant of extension of time till December 31, 2016 for achievement of net worth or return of the application, as applicable, have been communicated to these entities. Non-bank entities whose applications were returned for want of one year domain experience at the time of applying, can seek ext
The Reserve Bank of India advises that the applications received from banks and non-banks for authorisation to operate as a BBPOU have been processed and decisions on approval or grant of extension of time till December 31, 2016 for achievement of net worth or return of the application, as applicable, have been communicated to these entities. Non-bank entities whose applications were returned for want of one year domain experience at the time of applying, can seek ext
Install the RBI mobile application and get quick access to the latest news!
Page Last Updated on: August 02, 2024
