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دسمبر 09, 2020
RBI announces date for launching of RTGS 24x7
Reserve Bank had announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 09, 2020, that the Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) will be available round the clock on all days of the year. Accordingly, RTGS 24x7x365 will be launched with effect from 00:30 hours on December 14, 2020. India will become one of the few countries in the world to operate its RTGS system round the clock throughout the year. This comes within a year of operational
Reserve Bank had announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 09, 2020, that the Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) will be available round the clock on all days of the year. Accordingly, RTGS 24x7x365 will be launched with effect from 00:30 hours on December 14, 2020. India will become one of the few countries in the world to operate its RTGS system round the clock throughout the year. This comes within a year of operational
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نومبر 20, 2020
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on (1) Sodexo SVC India Private Limited, (2) Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Limited, (3) QwikCilver Solutions Private Limited, (4) Phonepe Private Limited, (5) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited and (6) Punjab National Bank
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following entities for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the Entity Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers 1. Sodexo SVC India Private Limited 03-08-2020 200.00 2. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Ltd. 12-08-2020 34.55 3. QwikCilver Sol
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following entities for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the Entity Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers 1. Sodexo SVC India Private Limited 03-08-2020 200.00 2. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Ltd. 12-08-2020 34.55 3. QwikCilver Sol
نومبر 17, 2020
Regulatory Sandbox (RS) - First cohort on Retail Payments - Test Phase
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the first cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated November 04, 2019. The Reserve Bank received applications from 32 entities of which six have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The commencement of testing was delayed on account of the present COVID-19 situation. Two entities, as per details below, have started testing of their products from November 16, 2020. The remaining four are expected to start the test
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the first cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated November 04, 2019. The Reserve Bank received applications from 32 entities of which six have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The commencement of testing was delayed on account of the present COVID-19 situation. Two entities, as per details below, have started testing of their products from November 16, 2020. The remaining four are expected to start the test
نومبر 17, 2020
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
The Reserve Bank in its Monetary Policy Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies dated August 06, 2020, had announced that the Bank will set up Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology and creating an environment which would facilitate and foster innovation. RBIH would be guided and managed by a Governing Council (GC) led by a Chairperson. The Reserve Bank has appointed Shri Senapathy (Kri
The Reserve Bank in its Monetary Policy Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies dated August 06, 2020, had announced that the Bank will set up Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology and creating an environment which would facilitate and foster innovation. RBIH would be guided and managed by a Governing Council (GC) led by a Chairperson. The Reserve Bank has appointed Shri Senapathy (Kri
نومبر 13, 2020
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. Pyro Networks Private Limited Pyro Telecommunications Ltd., 8-2-293/82, Plot No. 264/A-31, Road # 92
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. Pyro Networks Private Limited Pyro Telecommunications Ltd., 8-2-293/82, Plot No. 264/A-31, Road # 92
اگست 18, 2020
Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework for recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of Monetary Policy statement dated February 6, 2020, the Reserve Bank hereby places a draft framework for grant of recognition to an industry association as a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators (PSOs). The SRO shall cover operators in all segments of payment systems and will be expected to observe best practices on security, customer protection and compet
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of Monetary Policy statement dated February 6, 2020, the Reserve Bank hereby places a draft framework for grant of recognition to an industry association as a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators (PSOs). The SRO shall cover operators in all segments of payment systems and will be expected to observe best practices on security, customer protection and compet
اگست 18, 2020
RBI releases framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments
Reserve Bank has today placed on its website, the ‘framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments’. The framework has been released after due deliberations on the comments / feedback received on the ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity for Retail Payment Systems’ which was placed on Reserve Bank’s website on February 10, 2020 inviting public comments. The Reserve Bank invites applications for the umbrella
Reserve Bank has today placed on its website, the ‘framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments’. The framework has been released after due deliberations on the comments / feedback received on the ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity for Retail Payment Systems’ which was placed on Reserve Bank’s website on February 10, 2020 inviting public comments. The Reserve Bank invites applications for the umbrella
جولائی 22, 2020
RBI releases ‘Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR Code’ for public comments
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the ‘Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR (Quick Response) Code’. The Committee was constituted by RBI on December 23, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Prof. D.B. Phatak (Professor Emeritus, IIT-Bombay) to review the prevalent system of QR Codes in India for facilitating digital payments and submit recommendations. The Reserve Bank invites comments / suggestions on the report from all stakeholders and membe
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the ‘Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR (Quick Response) Code’. The Committee was constituted by RBI on December 23, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Prof. D.B. Phatak (Professor Emeritus, IIT-Bombay) to review the prevalent system of QR Codes in India for facilitating digital payments and submit recommendations. The Reserve Bank invites comments / suggestions on the report from all stakeholders and membe
جون 22, 2020
Reserve Bank sensitises members of public on safe use of digital transactions
Safety and security of digital transactions are of paramount importance to their users. The Reserve Bank has put in place many mechanisms to ensure the same by continuously and actively undertaking digital awareness campaigns in the print and Audio-Visual media, including through the Bank’s flagship programme “RBI Kehta Hai”. In recent days there are reports of users falling prey to fraudsters who are luring them on fictitious pretexts, such as alleged completion of K
Safety and security of digital transactions are of paramount importance to their users. The Reserve Bank has put in place many mechanisms to ensure the same by continuously and actively undertaking digital awareness campaigns in the print and Audio-Visual media, including through the Bank’s flagship programme “RBI Kehta Hai”. In recent days there are reports of users falling prey to fraudsters who are luring them on fictitious pretexts, such as alleged completion of K
جون 13, 2020
Reserve Bank of India publishes the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures and Retail Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs). The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) (earlier known as the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS)) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have established, over the years, international risk-management standards for Systemically Important Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs). The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) (earlier known as the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS)) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have established, over the years, international risk-management standards for Systemically Important Payment Systems
جون 05, 2020
RBI announces creation of Payments Infrastructure Development Fund
The Reserve Bank announces creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) to encourage acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. Over the years, payments ecosystem in the country has evolved with a wide range of options such as bank accounts, mobile phones, cards, etc. To provide further fillip to digitisation of payment systems, it is necessary to give
The Reserve Bank announces creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) to encourage acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. Over the years, payments ecosystem in the country has evolved with a wide range of options such as bank accounts, mobile phones, cards, etc. To provide further fillip to digitisation of payment systems, it is necessary to give
جون 04, 2020
RBI publishes daily data of select payment systems
Today, the Reserve Bank published settlement data of select payment systems. It captures volume and value of transactions undertaken in payments systems operated by the Reserve Bank (NEFT and RTGS) and National Payments Corporation of India (AePS, CTS, IMPS, NACH and UPI) as well as the position of cash withdrawal transactions using ATMs and BCs. The data relating to transactions undertaken during the day will be published on the subsequent working day. Data relating
Today, the Reserve Bank published settlement data of select payment systems. It captures volume and value of transactions undertaken in payments systems operated by the Reserve Bank (NEFT and RTGS) and National Payments Corporation of India (AePS, CTS, IMPS, NACH and UPI) as well as the position of cash withdrawal transactions using ATMs and BCs. The data relating to transactions undertaken during the day will be published on the subsequent working day. Data relating
مارچ 16, 2020
Availability of Digital Payment Options
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of the
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of the
فروری 10, 2020
Draft Framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems’ for public comments. The Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework from all stakeholders by February 25, 2020. The comments may be 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-40
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems’ for public comments. The Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework from all stakeholders by February 25, 2020. The comments may be 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-40
جنوری 21, 2020
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation: Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai (earlier Mobile Commerce Solutions Ltd. was performing
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation: Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai (earlier Mobile Commerce Solutions Ltd. was performing
نومبر 08, 2019
Furthering Digital Payments
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank’s endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. The efforts have resulted in a rapid growth in the retail digital payment systems as below: 2. Digital payments constituted a high 96% of total non-cash retail payments during the period October 2018 to September 2019. During the same period, the National Electronic Funds Tr
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank’s endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. The efforts have resulted in a rapid growth in the retail digital payment systems as below: 2. Digital payments constituted a high 96% of total non-cash retail payments during the period October 2018 to September 2019. During the same period, the National Electronic Funds Tr
نومبر 07, 2019
Reserve Bank of India Imposes Monetary Penalty on Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines: Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited 17-09-2019 5 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/1132
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines: Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited 17-09-2019 5 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/1132
نومبر 04, 2019
Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviate
The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviate
نومبر 01, 2019
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation My Mobile Payments Limited MOM House, Plot No. 61, Ramchandra Lane, Kanchpada, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064 46/2011 dated 24.10.2011 Issua
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation My Mobile Payments Limited MOM House, Plot No. 61, Ramchandra Lane, Kanchpada, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064 46/2011 dated 24.10.2011 Issua
اکتوبر 15, 2019
On-tap Authorisation of Payment Systems
Reserve Bank of India had on January 21, 2019 released a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems on its website and invited public comments there on. Comments / Feedback were received from individuals, public and private entities, institutions and industry associations. Based on the feedback received, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued with Monetary Policy Statement dated August 07, 2019 that in order
Reserve Bank of India had on January 21, 2019 released a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems on its website and invited public comments there on. Comments / Feedback were received from individuals, public and private entities, institutions and industry associations. Based on the feedback received, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued with Monetary Policy Statement dated August 07, 2019 that in order
اکتوبر 10, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Balancehero India Private Limited
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr.No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Balancehero India Private Limited 19-09-2019 12.88 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release : 2019-2020/909
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr.No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Balancehero India Private Limited 19-09-2019 12.88 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release : 2019-2020/909
اکتوبر 09, 2019
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited VGR Essor, 3rd Floor, No 1140, 17th Cross, 7th Sector, H.S.R. Layout, Bengaluru 560 102 Karnata
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited VGR Essor, 3rd Floor, No 1140, 17th Cross, 7th Sector, H.S.R. Layout, Bengaluru 560 102 Karnata
ستمبر 30, 2019
RBI announces “Payment and Settlement Systems Innovation Contest and Payment and Settlement Systems Innovative Ideas Competition”
With a view to providing a platform to encourage, recognise and promote innovations and ideas in the payment and settlement systems arena, the Reserve Bank of India will organise the following contests: (i) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovation Contest’ for individuals, groups, entrepreneurs, companies, start-ups and similar entities; (ii) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovative Ideas Competition’ for students of recognised institutions at the undergraduate or
With a view to providing a platform to encourage, recognise and promote innovations and ideas in the payment and settlement systems arena, the Reserve Bank of India will organise the following contests: (i) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovation Contest’ for individuals, groups, entrepreneurs, companies, start-ups and similar entities; (ii) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovative Ideas Competition’ for students of recognised institutions at the undergraduate or
ستمبر 17, 2019
Discussion Paper on Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a discussion paper on ‘Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators’ for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that a discussion paper will be placed in the public domain for consultation with the stakeholders on comprehensive guidelines covering payments related activi
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a discussion paper on ‘Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators’ for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that a discussion paper will be placed in the public domain for consultation with the stakeholders on comprehensive guidelines covering payments related activi
اگست 14, 2019
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation 1. Flytech Aviation Limited, Secunderabad H.No. 1-8-303 / 33, 3rd Floor, Nagam Towers, Opp. NTR Circle, Police Lines, Minister
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation 1. Flytech Aviation Limited, Secunderabad H.No. 1-8-303 / 33, 3rd Floor, Nagam Towers, Opp. NTR Circle, Police Lines, Minister
جولائی 29, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited and Hip Bar Private Limited
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited 17-05-2019 15.00 2. Hip Bar Private Limited 24-05-2019 10.85 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Pres
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited 17-05-2019 15.00 2. Hip Bar Private Limited 24-05-2019 10.85 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Pres
جون 11, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on ZipCash Card Services Pvt. Ltd. and Yes Bank Limited
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. ZipCash Card Services Pvt. Ltd. 22-04-2019 11.25 2. Yes Bank Limited 22-04-2019 11.25 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Press Release
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. ZipCash Card Services Pvt. Ltd. 22-04-2019 11.25 2. Yes Bank Limited 22-04-2019 11.25 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Press Release
جون 11, 2019
Committee to Review the ATM Interchange Fee Structure
It was announced in the Part ‘B’ of the Second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy for the year 2019-20 on June 6, 2019 that the Reserve Bank of India will constitute a Committee to Review the ATM Interchange Fee Structure with a view to give a fillip to the ATM deployment in the unbanked areas. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee to examine the entire gamut of ATM charges and fees. The composition of the Committee is as under: 1 Shri V. G. Kanna
It was announced in the Part ‘B’ of the Second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy for the year 2019-20 on June 6, 2019 that the Reserve Bank of India will constitute a Committee to Review the ATM Interchange Fee Structure with a view to give a fillip to the ATM deployment in the unbanked areas. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee to examine the entire gamut of ATM charges and fees. The composition of the Committee is as under: 1 Shri V. G. Kanna
جون 04, 2019
RBI releases report on Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank of India today released a report on “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems” which provides a comparative position of the payment system ecosystem in India relative to comparable payment systems and usage trends in other major countries. It may be recalled that in the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 announced on April 4, 2019 [Para 12(viii)], it was stated that “Benchmarking India’s Payments Systems is necessary to gauge India’s prog
The Reserve Bank of India today released a report on “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems” which provides a comparative position of the payment system ecosystem in India relative to comparable payment systems and usage trends in other major countries. It may be recalled that in the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 announced on April 4, 2019 [Para 12(viii)], it was stated that “Benchmarking India’s Payments Systems is necessary to gauge India’s prog
مئی 17, 2019
Report of the Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments
The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a High-Level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments under the Chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani, former Chairman, UIDAI, in January 2019. The Committee held its deliberations including consultations with various stakeholders and has today submitted its report to the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India will examine the recommendations of the Committee and will dovetail the action points, wherever n
The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a High-Level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments under the Chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani, former Chairman, UIDAI, in January 2019. The Committee held its deliberations including consultations with various stakeholders and has today submitted its report to the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India will examine the recommendations of the Committee and will dovetail the action points, wherever n
مئی 15, 2019
RBI publishes ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 - 2021’
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021”. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 with its core theme of ‘Empowering Exceptional (E)payment Experience’ aims at empowering every Indian with access to a bouquet of e-payment options that is safe, secure, convenient, quick and affordable. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 has been formalised based on inputs from various stakeholders and guidance of t
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021”. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 with its core theme of ‘Empowering Exceptional (E)payment Experience’ aims at empowering every Indian with access to a bouquet of e-payment options that is safe, secure, convenient, quick and affordable. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 has been formalised based on inputs from various stakeholders and guidance of t
مئی 03, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Western Union Financial Services Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide orders dated April 20, 2018, imposed monetary penalty of ₹ 29,66,959/- and ₹ 10,11,653/- on Western Union Financial Services Inc., USA and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc., USA, respectively, for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. These penalties have been imposed in exercise of the powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 31 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 for compounding of the contraventions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide orders dated April 20, 2018, imposed monetary penalty of ₹ 29,66,959/- and ₹ 10,11,653/- on Western Union Financial Services Inc., USA and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc., USA, respectively, for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. These penalties have been imposed in exercise of the powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 31 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 for compounding of the contraventions.
مئی 03, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on five Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Issuers
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following five PPI Issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. My Mobile Payments Limited 22-10-2018 100 2. Phonepe Private Limited 14-02-2019 100 3. Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited 22-02-2019 5 4. Vodafone m-pe
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following five PPI Issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. My Mobile Payments Limited 22-10-2018 100 2. Phonepe Private Limited 14-02-2019 100 3. Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited 22-02-2019 5 4. Vodafone m-pe
فروری 25, 2019
Reserve Bank of India extends timeline for completion of KYC for PPIs
The Reserve Bank had issued Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) on October 11, 2017 (amended as on December 29, 2017). As per these directions, PPI issuers are required to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by February 28, 2019. Based on requests received from various stakeholders to increase the above timeline on account of difficulties in undertaking Aadhaar e-KYC and time necessary to put in place alternative
The Reserve Bank had issued Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) on October 11, 2017 (amended as on December 29, 2017). As per these directions, PPI issuers are required to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by February 28, 2019. Based on requests received from various stakeholders to increase the above timeline on account of difficulties in undertaking Aadhaar e-KYC and time necessary to put in place alternative
جنوری 31, 2019
The Reserve Bank introduces Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficie
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficie
جنوری 21, 2019
Reserve Bank of India invites comments on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that it would encourage more players to participate in and promote pan-India payment platforms and would bring out a policy paper for public consultation by September 30, 2018. The
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that it would encourage more players to participate in and promote pan-India payment platforms and would bring out a policy paper for public consultation by September 30, 2018. The
جنوری 08, 2019
RBI releases guidelines on Tokenisation - Card Transactions
The Reserve Bank has today released guidelines on tokenisation for debit / credit / prepaid card transactions as a part of its continuous endeavour to enhance the safety and security of the payment systems in the country. Tokenisation involves a process in which a unique token masks sensitive card details. Thereafter, in lieu of actual card details, this token is used to perform card transactions in contactless mode at Point Of Sale(POS) terminals, Quick Response(QR)
The Reserve Bank has today released guidelines on tokenisation for debit / credit / prepaid card transactions as a part of its continuous endeavour to enhance the safety and security of the payment systems in the country. Tokenisation involves a process in which a unique token masks sensitive card details. Thereafter, in lieu of actual card details, this token is used to perform card transactions in contactless mode at Point Of Sale(POS) terminals, Quick Response(QR)
نومبر 15, 2018
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - MMP Mobi Wallet Payment Systems Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation MMP Mobi Wallet Payment Systems Ltd. A, E & F Blocks, Voltas Premises T.B.Kad
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation MMP Mobi Wallet Payment Systems Ltd. A, E & F Blocks, Voltas Premises T.B.Kad
اکتوبر 19, 2018
Reserve Bank of India releases Dissent Note on Inter-Ministerial Committee for finalization of Amendments to PSS Act
An Inter-Ministerial Committee for finalization of amendments to the Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007 was formed by the Government under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. RBI was represented in the Committee. Draft report of the Committee has been placed in public domain by the Government. RBI representative has submitted a dissent note on certain recommendations of the Committee, a copy of which is reproduced below for public in
An Inter-Ministerial Committee for finalization of amendments to the Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007 was formed by the Government under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. RBI was represented in the Committee. Draft report of the Committee has been placed in public domain by the Government. RBI representative has submitted a dissent note on certain recommendations of the Committee, a copy of which is reproduced below for public in
اگست 28, 2018
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Tech Mahindra Limited, Noida
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Tech Mahindra Limited, Noida A-20, Sector 60, Noida 201 301. 59/2013 19.09.2013 P
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Tech Mahindra Limited, Noida A-20, Sector 60, Noida 201 301. 59/2013 19.09.2013 P
جولائی 05, 2017
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Atom Technologies Limited
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Atom Technologies Limited, Mumbai FT Tower, CTS No. 256 & 257, Suren Road, Ch
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Atom Technologies Limited, Mumbai FT Tower, CTS No. 256 & 257, Suren Road, Ch
مئی 23, 2017
Paytm Payments Bank Limited commences operations
Paytm Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from May 23, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of payments bank in India. Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma was one of the 11 applicants who was issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015.Alpana Killawala Principal Advise
Paytm Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from May 23, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of payments bank in India. Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma was one of the 11 applicants who was issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015.Alpana Killawala Principal Advise
مئی 09, 2017
Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) - Extension of timeline
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to extend the last date, from May 31, 2017 to December 31, 2017, for entities undertaking billing business under the current scope of BBPS, to either become an agent of an authorised BBPOU or exit the business of bill payments. This time-line is applicable to the entities, which did not apply for authorization as a BBPOU, or whose application for BBPOU has been returned by RBI, or which were granted extension of time by RBI but we
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to extend the last date, from May 31, 2017 to December 31, 2017, for entities undertaking billing business under the current scope of BBPS, to either become an agent of an authorised BBPOU or exit the business of bill payments. This time-line is applicable to the entities, which did not apply for authorization as a BBPOU, or whose application for BBPOU has been returned by RBI, or which were granted extension of time by RBI but we
مئی 08, 2017
Introduction of additional settlement batches in National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System
The Reserve Bank of India in its First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2017-18 has announced the introduction of additional settlements in the NEFT system to enhance the efficiency and add to customer convenience. The additional 11 settlements at half-hour intervals will be introduced with effect from July 10, 2017 (Monday) at 8.30 am, 9.30 am, 10.30 am ……… 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm, taking the total number of half hourly settlement batches during the day to 23. Th
The Reserve Bank of India in its First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2017-18 has announced the introduction of additional settlements in the NEFT system to enhance the efficiency and add to customer convenience. The additional 11 settlements at half-hour intervals will be introduced with effect from July 10, 2017 (Monday) at 8.30 am, 9.30 am, 10.30 am ……… 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm, taking the total number of half hourly settlement batches during the day to 23. Th
مئی 04, 2017
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Beam Money Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorized Date of cancellation Beam Money Private Limited, New Delhi (formerly authorised as Suvidha Starnet Pri
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorized Date of cancellation Beam Money Private Limited, New Delhi (formerly authorised as Suvidha Starnet Pri
مارچ 30, 2017
RBI seeks comments on draft Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India - Extension of timeline
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the time for receipt of comments/ suggestions/ feedback on draft Master Directions on issuance and operation of pre-paid payment instruments (PPIs) in India till April 15, 2017. The feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager – in - charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400 001, or by email. Earlier, the Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the time for receipt of comments/ suggestions/ feedback on draft Master Directions on issuance and operation of pre-paid payment instruments (PPIs) in India till April 15, 2017. The feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager – in - charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400 001, or by email. Earlier, the Bank
مارچ 30, 2017
RBI advisory on E-wallets
The Reserve Bank of India has today advised the users of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs), including mobile and electronic wallets, that only non-bank entities authorised by RBI under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (the Act) can issue PPI wallets for purchase of goods and services from third parties and money transfer within India. Only permitted banks can issue PPI wallets which in addition to purchase of goods and services from third parties and mon
The Reserve Bank of India has today advised the users of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs), including mobile and electronic wallets, that only non-bank entities authorised by RBI under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (the Act) can issue PPI wallets for purchase of goods and services from third parties and money transfer within India. Only permitted banks can issue PPI wallets which in addition to purchase of goods and services from third parties and mon
مارچ 21, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited (entity) in exercise of the powers vested under the provisions of section 30 of the PSS Act, 2007 for not adhering to RBI instructions and wrongful reporting. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier issued a show cause notice to the entity based on the scrutiny of returns, in response to which the entity made a written su
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited (entity) in exercise of the powers vested under the provisions of section 30 of the PSS Act, 2007 for not adhering to RBI instructions and wrongful reporting. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier issued a show cause notice to the entity based on the scrutiny of returns, in response to which the entity made a written su
مارچ 20, 2017
RBI seeks comments on draft circular on Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public comments the Draft Circular on “Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India”. The comments/suggestions/feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager–In-Charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001, or by email, on or before March 31,
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public comments the Draft Circular on “Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India”. The comments/suggestions/feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager–In-Charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001, or by email, on or before March 31,
فروری 16, 2017
Reserve Bank of India seeks Comments on Draft Circular on Rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for Debit Card Transactions
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public feedback the draft circular on rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for debit card transactions. The comments/ suggestions/ feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Building, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai - 400 001, or by email on or before February 28, 2017. Recent
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public feedback the draft circular on rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for debit card transactions. The comments/ suggestions/ feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Building, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai - 400 001, or by email on or before February 28, 2017. Recent
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