What is the voice-activated payments feature in UPI?

This feature allows users to carry out transactions through voice commands.

How does voice-activated UPI work?

Users can speak their payment instructions to complete UPI transactions.

Is the new feature secure and safe?

Yes, it comprises security measures like authentication that make it safe.

Which UPI apps support voice-activated payments?

Major UPI apps like Google Pay, Phonepe, and Paytm support this new feature.

Can I use this feature for all types of UPI transactions?

Yes, it can be used for various transactions like merchant payments, bill payments and others.

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Touching The Stones Of Development With The New Voice-Activated Payments Feature In UPI Transactions

Pragya Pathak

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 6:51 AM

Touching The Stones Of Development With The New Voice-Activated Payments Feature In UPI Transactions

“Hello UPI”! The world is stepping up the ladder of development in various sectors and one of those sectors is digital finance wherein a new feature has been introduced. i.e. voice-activated payments via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to transform the experience of users concerning online payments.

What Is Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a payment software launched in 2016 and developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It allows users to perform interbank transactions through a mobile phone. It is one of the most used methods by Indians to transfer money online with ease and convenience.

What Is The Voice-Activated Payments Feature?

UPI has now been integrated with the voice activation feature which enables the users to make transactions by giving verbal commands through their smartphones or smart devices.

The voice activation payments feature has been introduced to enhance the convenience of users, especially those who find typing and navigating through applications stressful. This feature is a great help for elderly people or those with disabilities as now they can complete their transactions with their voice.

Also read: Introducing UPI Circle For Delegated Payments! Here Is What You Need To Know?

How Does Voice-Activated Payments Feature Work?

One can enable the voice activation payments feature by following some easy steps mentioned below:

Linking Voice Assistant

Please open the UPI application and go to the ‘settings’ or ‘payments’ section.
Click on the ‘Voice payment’ option.
Follow the prompts for linking your voice assistant to the UPI application.

Payments

Please make a payment using your voice by commanding like ‘Pay 100 Rupees to X (sender’s name) via (name of the UPI app)’.

Security Settings

Please ensure that the voice assistant’s security settings are strong enough to block unauthorised access.

Benefits Of The Voice-Activated Payments Feature

There are numerous benefits associated with this new feature:

Convenient to use: The use of voice eliminates the hassle of typing and navigating through a UPI app which makes the user’s experience with transactions much easier and quicker than before.
Accessibility: The voice activation payments feature is especially beneficial for people with disabilities or elderly individuals as it reduces physical exhaustion in conducting transactions. The feature also supports various languages and dialects so that everyone can make use of it.
Security: Voice-activated payments are designed by incorporating advanced security features such as voice recognition, two-factor authentication, and biometric verification to ensure that only the registered voices can access their accounts to make transactions.
Less room for Errors: Voice-activated payments minimise the risk of typing errors in filling in the amount or the pin. It reduces the likelihood of errors as the commands go through voice via a UPI app.

Conclusion

The Voice-Activated Payments Feature in UPI represents the evolution of the digital world. This new feature isn’t only convenient but also quick and efficient to use in our mundane lives.

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