Transferring ₹5 lakhs in one day via UPI is generally possible only for specific, high-value merchant transactions (like IPOs, educational, or hospital payments) or verified business payments, where limits have been raised up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Standard person-to-person (P2P) transfers are restricted to ₹1 lakh per day.
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.
For immediate transfers of large amounts like ₹5 lakhs, **RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement)** is the most suitable method for high-priority transactions.
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. You request more than ₹2,000 from someone.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users can now make Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions of upto 10 lakh rupees within 24 hours, with verified merchant for specified categories effective from today.
Transfers can be made in multiples of Rs 2 lakh, up to the chosen TPT limit, with a maximum of ₹50 lakh. Security Measures: For security reasons, transfers to newly added beneficiaries are restricted to ₹50,000 in total, whether in full or in parts, during the first 24 hours after the beneficiary is added.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased UPI transaction limits for specific categories, effective September 15. Tax payments, government e-marketplaces, and B2B transactions now have a Rs 5 lakh per-transaction limit.
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.
The Google Pay limit for 24 hours is Rs. 1,00,000. Additionally, you can make a maximum of 20 transactions through GPay or other UPI apps within a time frame of 24 hours.
Safe, secure transactions
With built-in authentication, transaction encryption, and fraud protection, Google Pay helps keep your money and personal information safe.
RTGS Key Features
Minimum Transfer Amount: Can be used for a minimum amount of ₹2 lakh, and there is no upper limit. Speed of Transaction: Compared with NEFT, RTGS is faster since payments are processed as soon as requested. Availability: RTGS is only available during banking hours.
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is a popular method for transferring funds between bank accounts, and one of its key advantages is that there is no set limit on the amount that can be transferred. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) does not impose any minimum or maximum amount for NEFT transactions.
Yes, you can transfer ₹5 lakhs in a single transaction through HDFC Bank using IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) via Account number and IFSC. HDFC Bank's official IMPS limits state that the maximum limit per transaction for IMPS using an account number is ₹5 lakhs.
The BHIM UPI transaction limit for new users is ₹5,000 for the first 24 hours. The bank can increase the BHIM UPI transaction limit, subject to the customer's risk profile. To increase the BHIM UPI transaction limit, the customer can contact their bank and request an increase.
Generic Understanding of UPI Transaction Limits
Regular UPI transactions have a maximum daily limit of ₹ 1 Lakh. UPI withdrawals from ATMs using UPI apps are limited to ₹ 10,000 per day. Bank UPI apps allow a total of 20 UPI transactions each day. Third-party UPI apps permit a maximum of 10 transactions per day.
What are the fund transfer limits? On iMobile, the daily fund transfer limit is ₹20 lakh. For Net Banking (RIB), the default limit is ₹10 lakh.
The general daily UPI transaction value limit is ₹1,00,000. However, for a first transaction after setting or resetting a UPI PIN, the maximum amount is ₹5,000, and the cumulative amount in a day is ₹5,000 for the first 24 hours for Android users.
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.
The HDFC UPI transaction limit is Rs. 1,00,000 per day or 20 transactions within 24 hours for both individual-to-individual and individual-to-merchant transfers. For new UPI users, the initial limit is Rs. 5,000 for the first 24 hours on Android devices and 72 hours on iPhones post-registration.
UPI Transaction Limits (NPCI/RBI Guidelines)
Per transaction cap: ₹1 lakh (standard); ₹2 lakh for some sectors; ₹5 lakh for IPOs/Retail Direct. Daily limit: ₹1 lakh per day. UPI 123PAY: ₹5,000 per txn/day (P2P); ₹1 lakh daily for merchant. UPI Lite: ₹1,000/txn; ₹10,000/day; ₹5,000 wallet limit.
If you have exceeded the UPI limit, it means you have likely hit the daily maximum of ₹1,00,000 or the maximum number of transactions (usually 10 to 20, depending on the bank). The most straightforward solution is to wait for the limit to reset, which typically happens after 24 hours.
The Google Pay (GPay) transaction limit per day in India is ₹1 lakh (₹1,00,000) across major banks, allowing users to send or receive up to this amount within 24 hours. This limit can be divided across a maximum of 20 transactions per day on Google Pay and other UPI apps.
Generally, you can transfer up to ₹1,00,000 (one lakh rupees) each day using Paytm. For specific payments, like fees for schools or hospitals, the limit might be higher.
Below are the most effective and reliable ways to increase your UPI transaction limit.
Understanding UPI Limits
This limit can vary depending on several factors, including the policies set by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and your bank. Generally, the daily limit is set to ensure security and to prevent fraud, while still allowing you to carry out your daily transactions.