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Author is a passionate fintech writer with a knack for simplifying complex topics. With a deep interest in digital payments, RuPay Credit Cards, Virtual Credit Cards, and UPI, Author creates insightful and easy-to-understand blogs that empower readers to make informed financial decisions. Through engaging content, they aim to bridge the gap between technology and personal finance, making the world of digital payments accessible to everyone.

700 Credit Score Credit Cards

700 Credit Score Credit Cards: Our Guide for Indian Applicants

Looking for 700 credit score credit cards? We’ll help you understand your options as an Indian applicant, whether you’re getting your first card or considering a change. A 700 credit score may leave room for credit card approval. It does not guarantee a particular card, interest rate or spending limit. Banks also look at your […]

Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI: What Changes for Our Payments?

MDR on UPI has raised a question for Indian shoppers: will we pay extra when we scan a QR code? The new framework, effective from 15 October 2026, keeps UPI payments free for consumers. It introduces a merchant fee on certain payments made directly from a bank account. At Kiwi, we want payment charges to […]

What is UPI ID

What is UPI ID? Meaning, Format and How We Use It

What is UPI ID? If you are new to UPI payments in India, we can start with one simple idea: it is your payment address. A UPI ID identifies you on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). It is also called a Virtual Payment Address, or VPA. For bank-account payments, it lets us send or receive […]

UPI Reference Number

What is a UPI Reference Number?

A UPI reference number is a 12-digit number that identifies a UPI payment. For those of us in India who scan and pay for everyday purchases, it helps answer a familiar question: what happened to that payment? We can think of it as the receipt number for a transaction. When a payment needs checking, it […]

change UPI PIN in Google Pay

How to Change UPI PIN in Google Pay: Our Step-by-Step Guide

Learning how to change UPI PIN in Google Pay starts with one question: do we remember our current PIN? For those of us using Google Pay in India, the answer decides which option we need. If we know it, we can change it from the linked bank account’s settings. If we have forgotten it, we […]

What Is MPIN

What is MPIN Number? A Simple Guide to Setting and Using It

What is MPIN number? If you’re new to mobile banking in India, we’ll help you make sense of it. MPIN stands for Mobile Banking Personal Identification Number. It is a private numeric code used to log in to a bank’s app or approve transactions, depending on the bank. The name can look similar to other […]

Visa vs Mastercard

What is The Difference Between Visa And Mastercard?

What is the difference between Visa and Mastercard? For Indian credit card users, it comes down to where the card works, the offers available and the exchange rate used for overseas payments. Your bank or card issuer decides your credit limit, interest charges and most card benefits. Both networks support everyday card payments in India […]

UPI Transaction Limit Per Day: Latest UPI Limits in India

UPI transaction limit rules matter when you are paying rent, clearing a bill, shopping, sending money, or using a RuPay credit card on UPI for everyday merchant payments. In most cases, the standard UPI limit is up to ₹1 lakh per day. But the actual limit you get can change based on your bank, UPI […]

Credit Score and CIBIL Score

Difference Between Credit Score and CIBIL Score

The difference between credit score and CIBIL score is simple: a credit score is the broader term, while a CIBIL score is one type of credit score issued by TransUnion CIBIL. For Indian credit card users and loan applicants, both terms are often used in everyday conversations. But they do not mean exactly the same […]