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BHIM Rolls Out UPI Circle Full Delegation, Letting Trusted Users Pay Up to Rs 15,000 a Month

The tool expands UPI access for dependents, staff, seniors through preset limits, identity checks, PIN authorization.

Overview

  • NPCI BHIM Services Limited launched Full Delegation within UPI Circle on the BHIM app, now live for users who update to Version 4.0.10.
  • Primary account holders can set a monthly cap up to Rs 15,000 and choose a validity period up to five years after verifying the delegate’s identity and confirming with a UPI PIN.
  • Authorised secondary users can make UPI payments from the primary account after a brief cooling period without linking their own bank account.
  • NBSL positions the feature for real-world use in households and small businesses, including managed spending for seniors, children, and operational expenses by staff.
  • Rediff reports a primary account can delegate to up to five users, with each secondary user linked to only one primary account.