Biometric Authentication Drives Record UPI Activity, Over 600 Million Deals in June

June marked a milestone for India's digital economy as biometric authentication powered more than 600 million UPI transactions, totaling ₹25,416 crore in value. The rapid uptake demonstrates that Indian consumers are gravitating toward payment methods that blend speed with security. By leveraging on‑device fingerprint or facial recognition, the system reduces dependence on the UPI PIN, cuts transaction time, and improves success rates. The feature is now standard across many banks and UPI applications, covering peer‑to‑peer, merchant, and RuPay credit‑card payments.