UPI: How to Set UPI PIN Without Debit Card on PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm – Use Aadhaar Card

NPCI has enabled the Aadhaar-based UPI setup and here is how it works.

Published On: October 17, 2022

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UPI and UPI apps like BHIM, PhonePe, and Google Pay are one of the most popular set of banking apps. Ever since the UPI was introduced a few years back, the only way to set up UPI and link bank accounts is by using the bank’s debit card and entering the details. National Payments Corporation of India or NPCI, the team behind is now adding a new method to use UPI apps without the need for a debit card.

NPCI has now enabled Aadhaar Card-based UPI setup process, which does not require any debit card. This also means people without a debit card and bank linked with an Aadhaar card will be able to use UPI apps like BHIM, PhonePe, and more. You can register and use UPI via Aadhaar-based verification. Users can now enable UPI through an Aadhaar card with an OTP and it can also be used to reset UPI seamlessly and securely on any UPI-enabled app.

This has been introduced because over 125 crore Indians now use their Aadhaar card as their primary ID, NPCI has enabled this Aadhaar-based UPI setup process. Here is how you can setup.

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How to Setup UPI Using Aadhaar Card

Download the BHIM app or any other UPI-enabled apps like Google Pay/PhonePe
Signup and select your bank account to start the UPI app setup
Choose to set a new UPI PIN on the app, tap on the “Set UPI PIN” option
Now, you will get two options 一 Debit card and Aadhaar
Select the “Aadhaar” option to verify based on the verification
Accept the terms and conditions by tapping on “Accept”
Enter the first six digits of your Aadhaar card and hit Confirm
Once the Aadhaar is validated, you can set up your UPI PIN
Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number (from UIDAI)
Once OTP is verified, reconfirm the UPI PIN

Once you have set this up, you can use UPI apps like BHIM and others to pay using your bank accounts.

List of Banks Supporting Aadhaar Card-Based UPI Service

As of today, only a handful of banks support this new Aadhaar Card-Based UPI service. Here is the list of banks now supporting the Aadhaar Card-Based UPI verification and setup.

Canara Bank
Central bank of India
Cosmos Cooperative Bank
IndusInd Bank
Kerala Gramin Bank
Karnataka Gramin Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
Punjab Sind Bank
Rajasthan Cooperative Bank
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd
UCO Bank

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FAQs:

How can I set up UPI without a debit card?

You can set up UPI without a debit card using the Aadhaar-based verification method. Just follow the aforementioned steps and if your bank supports it, you can start using UPI apps.

How is Aadhaar-based UPI different from debit card based?

The end result of Aadhaar-based UPI and debit card-based UPI is the same and you can use UPI apps the same way regardless of the method. Even with Aadhaar based UPI, users’ money will be debited and credited from the linked bank account. Apart from saving the annual cost of debit card maintenance, there is no other advantage with the Aadhaar-based UPI account.