BHIM is a digital payment application launched by NPCI on December 30, 2016, that facilitates real-time bank-to-bank transactions based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Its objectives include simplifying digital transactions, promoting financial inclusion, and supporting the Digital India initiative. While it offers advantages like instant transactions and security features, it faces challenges such as limited awareness in rural areas and competition from private wallets.
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BHIM is a digital payment application launched by NPCI on December 30, 2016, that facilitates real-time bank-to-bank transactions based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Its objectives include simplifying digital transactions, promoting financial inclusion, and supporting the Digital India initiative. While it offers advantages like instant transactions and security features, it faces challenges such as limited awareness in rural areas and competition from private wallets.
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VAC ASSIGNMENT
• NAME: Sanya Bajaj
• COURSE: BA. PROG {psych+ eng} • ROLL NO: 507/23 • EXAMINATION ROLL NO: 23010501314 • SEM:4 BHIM – Bharat Interface for Money • - A digital payment application developed by NPCI • - Launched on 30th December 2016 • - Based on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) • - Facilitates real-time bank-to-bank transactions • - Promotes cashless and digital economy Objectives of BHIM • - Simplify digital transactions for common citizens • - Encourage adoption of mobile banking • - Reduce dependency on cash-based transactions • - Promote financial inclusion • - Support Digital India initiative Key Features of BHIM App • - Simple interface for quick transactions • - Works 24x7 across all banks using UPI • - Supports multiple Indian languages • - Allows sending/requesting money using mobile number or UPI ID • - Secure with three-level authentication How BHIM Works • - Linked directly to user’s bank account • - Uses UPI system to transfer funds instantly • - Requires mobile number and device verification • - Generates unique UPI ID for transactions • - No need for wallet or recharge Advantages of BHIM • - Instant and secure transactions • - No need to remember account numbers or IFSC • - Works on smartphones and feature phones • - Encourages transparent digital payments • - Supports QR code scanning for merchants Security Features • - Three-factor authentication system • - App lock with passcode/PIN • - Secure UPI-based transactions verified by bank • - Limited transaction limit for safety • - Encrypted communication between devices Challenges Faced by BHIM • - Limited awareness in rural areas • - Dependence on internet connectivity • - Competition from private digital wallets • - Occasional server downtime or failed transactions • - Resistance from older population to use digital methods BHIM vs Other Payment Apps • - Government-backed and promotes transparency • - No additional charges for transactions • - Simple and ad-free interface • - Lacks some advanced features of private apps • - More trust from users due to official source Impact of BHIM on Indian Economy • - Boosted cashless transactions post demonetization • - Supported digital literacy and financial inclusion • - Increased usage of UPI across India • - Empowered small vendors and merchants • - Helped bring transparency in transactions Conclusion • - BHIM is a key step toward a digital economy • - Offers a reliable and secure platform for payments • - Encourages habit of digital transactions among citizens • - Continues to evolve with new features and updates • - A strong pillar in India’s digital transformation journey