Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is a new payment method introduced in India recently. Under the Digital India campaign, UPI transactions have grown significantly in India. Under the UPI, the user does not need any account information to transfer funds. A unique UPI ID is provided to every UPI user where you can transfer and receive money. By default, most UPI administrators provide a mobile number such as a UPI ID, but if you want to change your UPI id, you can do this the easy way. In this guide, we will see, how to change the UPI ID in some of the most popular UPI applications.[Recommended:How To Change The UPI ID
Required items to change UPI ID
- Mobile bank registered number.
- the phone number has been must be entered in the app.
- Internet connection to your phone.
- The phone must have an effective SMS detection device.
How to change the UPI ID
- We’ll see how we can change the UPI id in some of the popular UPI apps.
How to change the UPI ID in the BHIM app
- Open the BHIM app on your phone and enter the passcode to access the app.
- Now, tap the profile icon from the menu below
- I have the new page, you are will see have the UPI ID associated with the Application. Under this id, tap on the ADD UPI ID option.
- Enter the UPI ID of your choice and then tap Check Availability.
- Tap on CONFIRM to change your favorite UPI ID.
- After creating a new UPI id, you must set it to default.
- Tap on the main option in the app and select the newly created UPI id to set it to Primary.
- You can now share your favorite ID to receive payments.
How to change the UPI ID in Google Pay
- Unfortunately, there is no option to change the UPI ID to google pay.
- You can just change the extension after @ on your VPA.
- Open the GPay app on your phone and enter a passcode/fingerprint authorization to access the app.
- Now, tap your profile icon in the top right corner of the app.
- Tap the bank name and then tap the UPI ID.
- Select the extension you want to change from the list ie axis, ox, octfc, earrings, etc.
- The app will verify and process the request by sending an SMS to your phone.