RBI’s New Digital Payment Authentication In a sweeping move set to redefine the security landscape of India’s burgeoning digital economy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled its landmark “Authentication Mechanisms for Digital Payment Transactions” Directions, 2025. These comprehensive guidelines, scheduled to take full effect from April 1, 2026, represent the most significant overhaul…
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RBI Digital Payment Security: Beyond OTPs – What the New Rules Mean for You
RBI Digital Payment Security Shake-Up: How Risk-Based Authentication Will Change Your Digital Payments Forever In the rapidly evolving landscape of Indian finance, convenience and security are in a constant tug-of-war. For years, the One-Time Password (OTP) has been the trusted gatekeeper for our digital transactions. But as fraudsters become more sophisticated, this gatekeeper is showing…
RBI’s New Digital Payment Authentication Rules: A Deep Dive for Secure Transactions
RBI’s New 2FA Mandate: What It Means for Your Digital Payments Authentication Starting 2026 In a landmark move to fortify the digital payments landscape, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a comprehensive framework for strengthening authentication mechanisms. As of September 25, 2025, new guidelines have been issued that will fundamentally alter how we…


