Yes, you can transfer ₹2 lakh using UPI, but generally only for specific, high-value transactions like Capital Markets, IPOs, or insurance, which allow limits up to ₹2-5 lakh per transaction. Standard peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers are restricted to ₹1 lakh per day. Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments have higher limits of up to ₹5 lakh for specific categories as of late 2025.
The standard daily UPI transaction limit is ₹1 lakh (one lakh), as set by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Therefore, a standard transfer of ₹2 lakh in a single day is generally not possible.
You can typically transfer more than ₹1 lakh online using banking services such as NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer), RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement), or IMPS (Immediate Payment Service).
Daily limits
You may reach a daily limit if: You try to send more than ₹1,00,000 in one day across all UPI apps. You try to send money more than 20 times per day and 150 per month for P2P transactions across all UPI apps.
The standard per-transaction limit is ₹1 lakh. However, a ₹2 lakh limit is applicable for specific transactions like capital markets, insurance, government collections, and foreign inward remittances. Users generally cannot change these regulated limits.
As per regulatory guidelines, the maximum amount for one UPI transaction is ₹1 Lakh for P2P transfers and most merchant payments. However, for some P2M transactions like credit card payments, loan repayments, and transactions related to capital markets, the limit is ₹2 Lakhs.
Yes, you can use Google Pay from the USA to send money to India by integrating with services like Wise or Western Union within the US Google Pay app, but you need an Indian recipient with a UPI ID or bank account and an Indian phone number to receive it. The US Google Pay app was discontinued in June 2024, so you'll use the Google Wallet app (which is the new name for GPay in the US) to initiate international transfers powered by partners like Wise to send money to India.
The overall daily limit for IMPS transfers is Rs. 5,00,000. Additionally, for a newly activated beneficiary, a total of Rs. 5,00,000 can be transferred during the first four days.
You can transfer large amounts of money, but transactions over $10,000, especially in cash or structured deposits, trigger mandatory reporting (like IRS Form 8300 or Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reports), not necessarily taxes, to fight money laundering. Banks file reports for cash over $10k (CTR) or suspicious activity (SAR) if they see patterns to avoid reporting (structuring), which can flag accounts even for smaller amounts like $200 if part of a pattern.
With effect from February 1, 2024, customers can transfer up to Rs 5 lakh between bank accounts without adding beneficiary details and an IFSC code to initiate a transaction using the IMPS.
Note: The transaction limits for UPI are set and standardised by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) that governing body for UPI. Since these limits are set by the government, users cannot increase or make changes to the UPI limit. Users must adhere to the daily transaction limit guidelines.
Sending money to family members as a gift is usually not taxed in India. Money you send from your foreign salary is also generally not taxed in India. In the US, gifts over a certain amount must be reported, so it is best to check the current gift tax limits.
No, it will not be possible to transfer Rs. 2 lakh through PhonePe in a single transaction because the maximum transaction limit is Rs. 1 lakh per day.
1. Google Pay UPI Transactions Limit. The maximum UPI transaction limit for Google Pay stands at ₹1 lakh (Rs 100,000) across all banks, allowing users to send or receive up to this amount daily. For new users, an initial UPI transaction limit of ₹5,000 is applicable for the first 24 hours.
Daily Transaction Limits
The UPI daily limit is set at ₹1,00,000 per day for standard transactions, as established by NPCI regulations. This means: Maximum daily transfer: ₹1 lakh across all UPI transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions. The UPI transaction limit is ₹1 lakh per day as per NPCI. For capital markets, insurance, collections, and foreign inward remittances, the limit is ₹2 lakh. Tax payments, educational institutions, hospitals, IPOs, and RBI retail direct schemes, the limit is ₹5 lakh.
What is the limit for a Resident Individual for sending money to USA from India? According to the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for money transfers overseas, there is an annual cap of US$250,000 or its equivalent on international fund transfers by any resident individual in a financial year.
RTGS transactions involve large amounts of cash, basically only funds above Rs 200,000 may be transferred using this system. For NEFT, any amount below Rs 200,000 may be transferred, and this system is generally for smaller value transactions involving smaller amounts of money.
Yes, NRIs who maintain an Indian bank account (such as NRE/NRO accounts) and have an Indian mobile number linked to that account can easily create a UPI ID. They can use apps like Paytm. The registered Indian SIM must be active to receive the OTP during UPI setup.
Sending abroad: You can't send money overseas from India using Google Pay. Receiving from abroad: You can receive money from the US through GPay, but only up to USD 5,000 per week if the sender is fully verified.
Paytm: Wide range of services including wallet, UPI, payments, and investments. Slightly higher app clutter and notifications. Key Takeaway: Google Pay is ideal for simplicity, PhonePe for comprehensive features, and Paytm for those who prefer wallet integration along with payments.
The limit of Google Pay for Axis Bank is Rs. 1,00,000 per day. The daily limit of GPay applicable for ICICI bank customers is Rs. 1,00,000.
Based on transaction volume data, some of the top banks for UPI remittances include the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank. Many banks, including HDFC and SBI, offer high UPI transaction limits, typically up to ₹100,000 INR per transaction.
The HDFC UPI limit per day is ₹100,000 for general transfers and extends to ₹500,000 for specific transactions, including tax payments, payments to educational institutions and hospitals, IPO applications, and payments to RBI's Retail Direct Schemes.