Cred nears 10M biometric UPI users as Meta eyes stake at $4B valuation

Cred's biometric UPI authentication, launched in March, is approaching 10 million users as the fintech pushes beyond credit-card bills. FY25 revenue rose 16% to ₹2,735 crore while losses narrowed 51% to ₹298 crore. Meta is reportedly in talks to invest at a $4 billion valuation.

— Source publishedFri, 19 Jun, 2026, 21:21 IST·First seen Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 21:29 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Cred nears 10 million users on biometric UPI authentication launched in March, as it expands payments beyond credit-card bills. FY25 revenue rose 16% to ₹2,735

Key facts

  • 10 million biometric UPI users
  • 12.6 million MTUs FY25
  • TPV ₹8.5 trillion
  • revenue ₹2,735 crore FY25 +16%
  • losses ₹298 crore -51%
  • Meta talks at $4 billion valuation
  • 0.68% UPI volume share
  • $72 million raised June 2025

Why this matters

Meta's reported stake at $4B reframes Cred as a strategic distribution asset for global fintech and social-commerce ambitions in India, raising the bar for any competing partnership or acquisition approach.

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