India to launch biometric UPI payments Oct. 8, 2025, using Aadhaar fingerprints or facial recognition.

Starting October 8, 2025, India will introduce biometric authentication for UPI payments, allowing users to approve transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition using data from the Aadhaar system. This shift from numeric PINs aims to enhance security and convenience, supporting broader digital payment adoption. The change follows RBI guidelines permitting alternative authentication methods and is being demonstrated by NPCI at the Global Fintech Festival, though official confirmation remains pending.