UPI sets July record with 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore

UPI processed a record 23.66 billion transactions in July 2026, with transaction value reaching ₹29.88 lakh crore—up from ₹25.08 lakh crore in July 2025—reinforcing its role as India’s dominant consumer and merchant payments rail.

— Source publishedSat, 1 Aug, 2026, 19:58 IST·First seen Sat, 1 Aug, 2026, 20:16 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

UPI processed a record 23.66 billion transactions worth Rs 29.88 lakh crore in July 2026, underscoring its growing importance as India’s preferred merchant and

Key facts

  • July 2026: 23.66 billion UPI transactions
  • July 2026: Rs 29.88 lakh crore transaction value
  • July 2025: Rs 25.08 lakh crore transaction value
  • May 2026: 23.2 billion transactions
  • June 2026: 22.72 billion transactions

Why this matters

UPI’s scale strengthens the strategic case for partnerships or acquisitions in merchant acquiring, payment orchestration, reconciliation and UPI-enabled loyalty platforms.