Press Releases - Payment and Settlement Systems - ربی - Reserve Bank of India
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نومبر 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
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نومبر 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
اکتوبر 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)
اکتوبر 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
ستمبر 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
ستمبر 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
اگست 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
جون 23, 2016
RBI publishes “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision-2018”
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision-2018”. The Vision-2018 aims at building best of class payment and settlement systems for a ‘less-cash’ India. The broad contours of Vision-2018 revolve around 5 Cs – coverage, convenience, confidence, convergence and cost. To achieve these, Vision-2018 will focus on four strategic initiatives such as responsive regulation, robust infrastructure, effective sup
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision-2018”. The Vision-2018 aims at building best of class payment and settlement systems for a ‘less-cash’ India. The broad contours of Vision-2018 revolve around 5 Cs – coverage, convenience, confidence, convergence and cost. To achieve these, Vision-2018 will focus on four strategic initiatives such as responsive regulation, robust infrastructure, effective sup
مئی 13, 2016
Applications for authorising BBPOUs: Status
The Reserve Bank of India had, on October 20, 2015, invited applications from banks and non-banks for authorisation/approval as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU). The date of receipt of these applications was extended from November 20, 2015 to December 18, 2015 Press Release dated November 13, 2015. It was also indicated that the applications received till close of business on November 20, 2015 will be processed earlier by the Reserve Bank of India. As at the
The Reserve Bank of India had, on October 20, 2015, invited applications from banks and non-banks for authorisation/approval as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU). The date of receipt of these applications was extended from November 20, 2015 to December 18, 2015 Press Release dated November 13, 2015. It was also indicated that the applications received till close of business on November 20, 2015 will be processed earlier by the Reserve Bank of India. As at the
مارچ 23, 2016
Designated Trade Repository 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 Trade Repository under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) shall be the designated trade repository under Section 34 A (2) of the PSS Act for the OTC interest rate and foreign exchange contracts as mandated by the RBI from time to time. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the designated trade repositor
The amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) notified in May 2015 have brought the Trade Repository under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) shall be the designated trade repository under Section 34 A (2) of the PSS Act for the OTC interest rate and foreign exchange contracts as mandated by the RBI from time to time. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the designated trade repositor
مارچ 08, 2016
RBI Seeks Feedback on Concept Paper on Card Acceptance Infrastructure
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the Concept Paper on Card Acceptance Infrastructure. Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai - 400001 on or before April 15, 2016. Background The Reserve Bank’s over-arching Vision for Payment Systems in recent years has been the encouragement of electro
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the Concept Paper on Card Acceptance Infrastructure. Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai - 400001 on or before April 15, 2016. Background The Reserve Bank’s over-arching Vision for Payment Systems in recent years has been the encouragement of electro
فروری 25, 2016
RBI approves SWIFT India Domestic Services Private Limited (SIDSPL) for Domestic Financial Messaging Services in India
The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval to SWIFT India Domestic Services Private Limited (SIDSPL) to provide messaging services for domestic financial transactions in India. Background The decision to permit the use of SWIFT for domestic financial transactions was announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13. Currently, the messaging for inter-bank transactions in India is through Structured Financial Messaging System (SFMS). Messaging operations of SWIFT
The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval to SWIFT India Domestic Services Private Limited (SIDSPL) to provide messaging services for domestic financial transactions in India. Background The decision to permit the use of SWIFT for domestic financial transactions was announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13. Currently, the messaging for inter-bank transactions in India is through Structured Financial Messaging System (SFMS). Messaging operations of SWIFT
دسمبر 22, 2015
Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks to apply for Payment Systems Membership after getting Licence
The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that entities that have been granted in-principle approval by it for setting up Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks can apply to the Reserve Bank for membership of any centralised/decentralised payment systems, including Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), after receiving the licence for commencement of business under Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The clarification was required as the Reserve Bank had been receiving queries fr
The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that entities that have been granted in-principle approval by it for setting up Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks can apply to the Reserve Bank for membership of any centralised/decentralised payment systems, including Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), after receiving the licence for commencement of business under Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The clarification was required as the Reserve Bank had been receiving queries fr
دسمبر 22, 2015
To encourage innovations, RBI institutes “Payment System Innovation Awards”
In order to encourage innovators in India in the area of Payment and Settlement System, the Reserve Bank of India has announced “Payment System Innovation Awards”. Broad areas of innovation which could be considered for the awards are: Payment security including fraud prevention Customer convenience and cost reduction Mobile payments Acceptance /electronic payment infrastructure Use of emerging technologies for payments The contest would be organised by the Institute
In order to encourage innovators in India in the area of Payment and Settlement System, the Reserve Bank of India has announced “Payment System Innovation Awards”. Broad areas of innovation which could be considered for the awards are: Payment security including fraud prevention Customer convenience and cost reduction Mobile payments Acceptance /electronic payment infrastructure Use of emerging technologies for payments The contest would be organised by the Institute
نومبر 24, 2015
RBI grants ‘in-principle’ approval to NPCI to function as the central unit for Bharat Bill Payment Systems (BBPS)
The Reserve Bank of India has today decided to grant ‘in principle’ approval to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to function as the Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) in BBPS. The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), an integrated bill payment system, will function as a tiered structure for operating the bill payment system in the country with a single brand image providing convenience of ‘anytime anywhere’ bill payment to customers. As the centra
The Reserve Bank of India has today decided to grant ‘in principle’ approval to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to function as the Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) in BBPS. The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), an integrated bill payment system, will function as a tiered structure for operating the bill payment system in the country with a single brand image providing convenience of ‘anytime anywhere’ bill payment to customers. As the centra
نومبر 24, 2015
RBI grants “in-principle” approval to three applicants for setting up Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
In the Union Budget for 2015-16 the Honourable Union Finance Minister had highlighted the need for and use of TReDS for improving flow of funds to MSME sector by reducing the receivables realisation cycles. TReDS will allow SMEs to post their receivables on the system and get them financed. This will not only give them greater access to finance but will also put greater discipline on corporates to pay their dues on time. In line with this, the Reserve Bank of India ha
In the Union Budget for 2015-16 the Honourable Union Finance Minister had highlighted the need for and use of TReDS for improving flow of funds to MSME sector by reducing the receivables realisation cycles. TReDS will allow SMEs to post their receivables on the system and get them financed. This will not only give them greater access to finance but will also put greater discipline on corporates to pay their dues on time. In line with this, the Reserve Bank of India ha
نومبر 13, 2015
RBI extends last date for receipt of applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs)
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the last date for receiving applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs), to December 18, 2015 from the earlier November 20, 2015. This has been done keeping in view the difficulties expressed by various entities in meeting the deadline. Applications will now be accepted till the close of business as on December 18, 2015. It may, however, be noted that the applications received till close of bu
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the last date for receiving applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs), to December 18, 2015 from the earlier November 20, 2015. This has been done keeping in view the difficulties expressed by various entities in meeting the deadline. Applications will now be accepted till the close of business as on December 18, 2015. It may, however, be noted that the applications received till close of bu
اکتوبر 20, 2015
RBI invites Applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs)
The Reserve Bank of India today invited applications for authorisation from entities currently engaged in bill payments and desirous of operating as Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). The BBPS will be an authorised payment system operated by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). To begin with, under BBPS the BBPOUs will function as entities facilitating collection of repetitive payments for everyday
The Reserve Bank of India today invited applications for authorisation from entities currently engaged in bill payments and desirous of operating as Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). The BBPS will be an authorised payment system operated by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). To begin with, under BBPS the BBPOUs will function as entities facilitating collection of repetitive payments for everyday
اگست 28, 2015
Bank Holiday on Second & Fourth Saturdays from September 1; RBI to offer its Support Services to Banks on Working Saturdays
All scheduled and non-scheduled banks – public, private, foreign, cooperative, regional rural and local area banks – will observe public holiday on second and fourth Saturdays from September 01, 2015; and will observe full working days on Saturdays other than second and fourth Saturdays (referred to as working Saturdays in the Press Release). Consequent to this, the Reserve Bank of India has announced the following changes in its functioning with effect from September
All scheduled and non-scheduled banks – public, private, foreign, cooperative, regional rural and local area banks – will observe public holiday on second and fourth Saturdays from September 01, 2015; and will observe full working days on Saturdays other than second and fourth Saturdays (referred to as working Saturdays in the Press Release). Consequent to this, the Reserve Bank of India has announced the following changes in its functioning with effect from September
اگست 27, 2015
RBI doubles Limits of Cash Withdrawal at POS for Tier III to VI Centres
The Reserve Bank of India has doubled the limit for cash withdrawal at point-of-sale (POS) in Tier III to VI centres from ₹ 1000/- to ₹ 2000/- per day. This facility will be available for debit cards and open system prepaid cards issued only by banks. It is envisaged that the enhanced amount will add to customer convenience and aid re-cycling of cash in Tier III to VI centres even as the push towards a less cash society is pursued. This facility will be reviewed keepi
The Reserve Bank of India has doubled the limit for cash withdrawal at point-of-sale (POS) in Tier III to VI centres from ₹ 1000/- to ₹ 2000/- per day. This facility will be available for debit cards and open system prepaid cards issued only by banks. It is envisaged that the enhanced amount will add to customer convenience and aid re-cycling of cash in Tier III to VI centres even as the push towards a less cash society is pursued. This facility will be reviewed keepi
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