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Ludhiana petrol pump dealer to halt UPI payments over Rs 2,000
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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A fuel station operator in Ludhiana announced plans to discontinue UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, citing operational concerns.
A local fuel‑station dealer in Ludhiana, Punjab, has said it will stop accepting UPI payments for amounts above Rs 2,000. The decision, which will take effect shortly, is driven by concerns over transaction costs and potential fraud.
The move mirrors a growing trend among small merchants who are reassessing digital‑payment limits as fees rise and compliance requirements tighten. The dealer clarified that UPI transactions of Rs 2,000 or less will continue to be honoured.
Customers have been urged to use cash, debit/credit cards, or lower‑value UPI payments for their fuel purchases. No official comment has been received from UPI service providers or banking regulators regarding the policy.
The move mirrors a growing trend among small merchants who are reassessing digital‑payment limits as fees rise and compliance requirements tighten. The dealer clarified that UPI transactions of Rs 2,000 or less will continue to be honoured.
Customers have been urged to use cash, debit/credit cards, or lower‑value UPI payments for their fuel purchases. No official comment has been received from UPI service providers or banking regulators regarding the policy.