How to Change Your UPI Number
Changing your UPI (Unified Payments Interface) number can be essential if you want to update your banking details or for security reasons. Here is a straightforward guide on how to change your UPI number:
- Access Bajaj Pay UPI: First, ensure you have the Bajaj Pay UPI app installed on your smartphone.
- Login and navigate: Open the app and log in using your credentials. Navigate to the settings or profile section.
- Select UPI settings: Look for the option related to UPI settings or managing your account.
- Change UPI ID: Within the settings, you should find an option to change your UPI ID or number.
- Enter new details: Follow the prompts to input your new UPI ID details, which may include your new bank account information.
- Verification: Depending on the app, you may need to verify your changes via an OTP (One-Time Password) or other security measures.
- Confirmation: After verification, your UPI number should be successfully updated.
By following these steps, you can seamlessly update your UPI number on the Bajaj Pay UPI app.
What is the importance of a UPI PIN number
The UPI PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a crucial element in the security of your UPI transactions. Here is why it is important:
- Transaction authentication: The UPI PIN is required to authenticate any transaction initiated through UPI. It acts as a second-level security measure beyond your login credentials.
- Fraud prevention: Having a unique UPI PIN reduces the risk of unauthorised transactions. It ensures that only you can approve payments using your UPI-enabled accounts.
- Secure fund transfer: Without the correct UPI PIN, no transaction can be completed, adding a layer of protection against fraudulent activities.
- Confidentiality: To maintain the security of your banking transactions, your UPI PIN should be kept confidential and not shared with anyone.
How to make transaction using UPI PIN
Here is how to use your UPI PIN for secure money transfers:
- Open your UPI app (Bajaj Pay UPI or any other) on your phone.
- Locate the ‘PAY’ or ‘SEND MONEY’ option and initiate the payment.
- Enter the recipient's details:
- Use their Virtual Payment Address (VPA) resembling an email address.
- Alternatively, enter their bank account details (account number and IFSC code) if available.
- If a QR code is provided by the merchant, scan it using the app's function to automatically populate details.
- Enter the exact amount you want to transfer.
- (Optional) Add a reference note for the transaction
- Double-check everything (recipient, amount, reference) before proceeding.
- Enter your secure UPI PIN
- Verify details one last time and confirm the transaction.
- Upon success, you will see a confirmation message and might receive an SMS notification from your bank.
In summary, the UPI PIN is instrumental in ensuring secure and authenticated transactions through the UPI ecosystem, providing users with peace of mind.