UPI Code Type
Initiate a UPI payment (India).
Overview
A UPI (Unified Payments Interface) QR code facilitates instant bank-to-bank transfers in India. It encodes the payee's virtual payment address (VPA/UPI ID), payee name, and optionally an amount, allowing users to scan and pay using apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm.
Common Use Cases
- Accepting contactless payments at retail stores
- Peer-to-peer money transfers
- Bill payments and donations in India
Technical Content
The content uses the 'upi://pay' URI scheme. Format: upi://pay?pa=UPI_ID&pn=PAYEE_NAME&am=AMOUNT&cu=INR. Parameters must be URL-encoded.