Significant Growth in UPI QR Codes and Transactions in 2025
UPI QRs grow 15% in 2025 as merchant adoption expands: Worldline report
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The number of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Quick Response (QR) codes in India increased by 15% in 2025, reaching 731.38 million. This growth coincided with a 33% rise in transaction volume, indicating a robust expansion in merchant digital payments, according to a Worldline report.
- 01UPI QR codes grew to 731.38 million in 2025.
- 02Transaction volume increased by 33% to 228.5 billion.
- 03Average UPI transaction size decreased to ₹1,314.
- 04Point-of-sale terminals also saw a 15% growth.
- 05Credit and debit card average transaction sizes were significantly higher.
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According to a Worldline report, the number of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Quick Response (QR) codes in India surged by 15% in 2025, reaching 731.38 million from 633.44 million in 2024. This growth reflects the increasing adoption of digital payments among merchants, contributing to the overall expansion of the UPI ecosystem. Concurrently, the volume of UPI transactions soared by 33%, totaling 228.5 billion in 2025, compared to 172.2 billion in the previous year. In contrast, point-of-sale (POS) terminals also experienced a 15% increase, rising to 11.48 million from 10 million. The average ticket size for UPI transactions in 2025 was recorded at ₹1,314, a decline from ₹1,437 in 2024. In comparison, the average transaction sizes for credit and debit cards were significantly higher at ₹4,150 and ₹3,360, respectively.
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The growth in UPI QR codes and transaction volumes indicates enhanced digital payment acceptance among merchants, potentially leading to more convenient payment options for consumers.
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