The paltform is expected to be launched in a couple of months. In the second phase, UPI will plug into UIDAI for biometric identification.
The UPI will enable merchants to send debit requests to account holders, which is the equivalent of swiping a card but without having a physical card or even the customers account details. The customer will have to authenticate the debit using his PIN, which would result in a funds transfer.
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