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Friends, in today’s modern era UPI has become an important part of our life, payment for anything from small tea shops to big shopping centers, now online payments are done quickly and easily. These tasks seem easy and convenient, but they can also expose an important part of your personal information – your mobile number – but now a feature is coming, with the help of which your number will not be shared with anyone else, let us know about it.

Whenever you make a payment through UPI to a merchant or any other person, your registered phone number is often visible to the recipient of the payment. This may expose you to unwanted spam calls, marketing messages, online scams, or misuse of your personal information. Many

The good thing is that there is no need to panic now. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and many big payment apps have introduced some new features focusing on privacy, with the help of which users can make payments even without revealing their real mobile number.

1. Create a custom or UPI ID of your choice

The easiest way to hide your mobile number is to create a unique UPI ID in which your phone number is not visible.

Open the app and tap your profile icon.

Go to “UPI & Payment Settings”.

Select “Manage UPI IDs”.

Create a custom username or alphanumeric UPI ID.

Google Pay

Tap your profile photo.

Select “Bank Account”.

Go to “Manage UPI Numbers”.

Unlink your mobile number and create any random or UPI ID of your choice.

BHIM App

Tap your profile icon.

Select “Create New UPI Number”.

Set a new name or virtual UPI number.

2. Use a virtual or secondary UPI number

NPCI has also introduced a feature that allows users to create a separate virtual UPI number linked to their bank account. Which adds another layer of privacy and security.

3. Make the new UPI ID your primary ID

Once you’ve created a custom or secondary UPI ID, don’t forget to set it as your primary UPI ID. Once activated as the primary ID, all transactions will go through it, ensuring that your real mobile number remains hidden from the payment recipients. Why is this feature important

Protects users from spam calls and messages

Reduces the risk of online fraud and scams

Enhances personal privacy during transactions

Provides a secure digital payment experience, especially for women and senior citizens