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Use this endpoint to make payments from a payer to a payee. The first step of making a payment is to capture the UPI PIN.

Request

Curl

Response

Response

Parameters

upi_transaction_id mandatory : string The unique identifier of the transaction across all entities in UPI is created by the originator. In payments, the lifecycle starts from CL, so it is mandatory for the originator to create it. All further actions regarding this payment will be done using this ID.
Watch Out!This value should be alphanumeric and a maximum of 35 characters are allowed. The value should start with a prefix given by NPCI to Switch.reference_id optional : string Indicates the transaction ID used by businesses for their reference. It is used at the business level and not in the UPI ecosystem. This value should be alphanumeric and between 1 and 35 characters.upi_initiation_mode optional : enum Indicates the 2-digit code defined by NPCI present in the intent URL or QR codes. Possible values:
  • 00: Default - When no specific code is assigned or for general default scenarios.
  • 01: QR Code - For making payments by scanning a standard QR code.
  • 02: Secure QR Code - For payments that require additional security with QR codes.
  • 03: Bharat QR Code - For interoperable payments across various payment networks using Bharat QR.
  • 04: Intent - For payments initiated by an intent from an application or browser.
  • 05: Secure Intent - For payments initiated by a secure intent from an app or browser.
  • 06: NFC (Near Field Communication) - For contactless payments using NFC technology.
  • 07: BLE (Bluetooth) - For payments made through Bluetooth Low Energy technology.
  • 08: UHF (Ultra High Frequency) - For payments made using UHF technology, typically for toll payments.
  • 09: Aadhaar - For payments authenticated using an Aadhaar number and biometric verification.
  • 10: SDK (Software Development Kit) - For payments initiated through an SDK embedded in an app.
  • 11: UPI-Mandate - For setting up recurring payments or mandates using UPI.
  • 12: FIR (Foreign Inward Remittance) - For receiving remittances from foreign countries.
  • 13: QR Mandate - For setting up recurring payments using a QR code.
  • 14: BBPS - For making bill payments through the Bharat Bill Payment System.
upi_purpose_code optional : enum The 2-digit code defined by NPCI present in the intent URL or QR codes. Possible values:
  • 01: SEBI
  • 02: AMC
  • 03: Travel
  • 04: Hospitality
  • 05: Hospital
  • 06: Telecom
  • 07: Insurance
  • 08: Education
  • 09: Gifting
  • 10: BBPS
  • 11: Global UPI
  • 12: Metro ATM QR
  • 13: Non-metro ATM QR
  • 14: Standing Instruction
  • 15: Corporate disbursement
upi_reference_url mandatory : string Indicates a URL that, upon clicking, provides the customer with further transaction details such as bill details, bill copy, order copy, ticket details, and so on. When used, this URL should be related to the particular transaction and not be used to send unsolicited information irrelevant to the transaction.upi_reference_category mandatory : string The 2-digit code defined by NPCI present in the intent URL or QR codes. Possible values:
  • 00: NULL
  • 01: Advertisement
  • 02: Invoice
device mandatory : object The device details.geocode : string The location coordinates of the device.ip : string The IP address of the device.currency mandatory : string The currency of the amount. Here, it is INR.amount mandatory : integer The amount in paise.description optional : string The description of the payment.payer mandatory : object The payer details.fundsource_id : string The payment source identifier used to make the payment.upi_credentials mandatory : object Encrypted credentials as created by NPCI.payees mandatory : array The payee details.vpa : string The VPA of the payee.

Parameters

entity : string The entity type. Here, it is payment. upi_transaction_id : string The unique identifier of the transaction across all entities in UPI is created by the originator. In payments, the lifecycle starts from CL, so it is mandatory for the originator to create it. All further actions regarding this payment will be done using this ID.
Watch Out!This value should be alphanumeric and a maximum of 35 characters are allowed. The value should start with a prefix given by NPCI to Switch.reference_id : string Indicates the transaction ID used by merchants for their reference. It is used at the business level and not in the UPI ecosystem. This value should be alphanumeric and between 1 and 35 characters.upi_customer_reference_number : string Indicates the UPI customer reference number. This is present in bank account statements as UTR. Additionally, this ID is shared with customers on TPAPs.upi_reference_url : string Indicates a URL that, upon clicking, provides the customer with further transaction details such as bill details, bill copy, order copy, ticket details, and so on. When used, this URL should be related to the particular transaction and not be used to send unsolicited information irrelevant to the transaction.upi_reference_category : string The 2-digit code defined by NPCI present in the intent URL or QR codes. Possible values:
  • 00: NULL
  • 01: Advertisement
  • 02: Invoice
upi_initiation_mode : enum Indicates the 2-digit code defined by NPCI present in the intent URL or QR codes. Possible values:
  • 00: Default - When no specific code is assigned or for general default scenarios.
  • 01: QR Code - For making payments by scanning a standard QR code.
  • 02: Secure QR Code - For payments that require additional security with QR codes.
  • 03: Bharat QR Code - For interoperable payments across various payment networks using Bharat QR.
  • 04: Intent - For payments initiated by an intent from an application or browser.
  • 05: Secure Intent - For payments initiated by a secure intent from an app or browser.
  • 06: NFC (Near Field Communication) - For contactless payments using NFC technology.
  • 07: BLE (Bluetooth) - For payments made through Bluetooth Low Energy technology.
  • 08: UHF (Ultra High Frequency) - For payments made using UHF technology, typically for toll payments.
  • 09: Aadhaar - For payments authenticated using an Aadhaar number and biometric verification.
  • 10: SDK (Software Development Kit) - For payments initiated through an SDK embedded in an app.
  • 11: UPI-Mandate - For setting up recurring payments or mandates using UPI.
  • 12: FIR (Foreign Inward Remittance) - For receiving remittances from foreign countries.
  • 13: QR Mandate - For setting up recurring payments using a QR code.
  • 14: BBPS - For making bill payments through the Bharat Bill Payment System.
upi_purpose_code : enum The 2-digit code defined by NPCI present in the intent URL or QR codes. Possible values:
  • 01: SEBI
  • 02: AMC
  • 03: Travel
  • 04: Hospitality
  • 05: Hospital
  • 06: Telecom
  • 07: Insurance
  • 08: Education
  • 09: Gifting
  • 10: BBPS
  • 11: Global UPI
  • 12: Metro ATM QR
  • 13: Non-metro ATM QR
  • 14: Standing Instruction
  • 15: Corporate disbursement
currency : string The currency of the amount. Here, it is INR.amount : integer The amount in paise.type : string The type of the payment. Possible values:
  • pay
  • collect
description : string The description of the payment.payer : object The payer details.vpa : string The VPA of the payer.fundsource : object The payer’s payment source details.ifsc : string The IFSC of the payment source.masked_account_number : string The masked account number of the payment source.name : string The name of the payer.mcc : string The merchant categorisation code of the payer.upi_response_code : string The response code issued by NPCI to the payer.upi_reversal_response_code : string The reversal response code issued by NPCI to the payer. This is an optional parameter received as a response.payees : object The payee details.vpa : string The VPA of the payee.fundsource : object The payer’s payment source details.ifsc : string The IFSC of the payment source.masked_account_number : string The masked account number of the payment source.name : string The name of the payee.mcc : string The merchant categorisation code of the payee.upi_response_code : string The response code issued by NPCI to the payee.upi_reversal_response_code : string The reversal response code issued by NPCI to the payee. This is an optional parameter received as a response.status : string The status of the payment. Possible values:
  • created
  • initiated
  • pending
  • success
  • failed
created_at : integer The UNIX timestamp of the payment creation.