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Freecharge UPI
Freecharge UPI
Is UPI available on Freecharge app on iOS, Windows and Blackberry smartphones?
UPI on Freecharge is currently available only for Android & iOS smartphones.
What can be a UPI ID?
UPI ID can be alphabetical, numeric or alphanumeric. It should be between 4-20 characters. It cannot contain any special characters (*,#,@ etc.) except dot(.) and hyphen(-) which are permissible. Your unique ID should be easy to remember such as mobilenumber@freecharge.
How will I know whether the unique ID (UPI ID) provided by the receiver is correct?
When you add the receiver’s UPI ID to send money, you can click on the “verify” button to get the complete name of the receiver as per his bank records.
Does the UPI ID necessarily have to end with @freecharge?
Yes. All UPI IDs created in Freecharge App are suffixed with @freecharge.
How many accounts can be added to receive money?
There is no limit to the number of accounts that can be added for receiving money.
What are all the applications I can invoke via intent feature?
All the BHIM UPI applications that are there in your android device can be invoked to complete the payment.
I do not have a UPI ID of the sender to request money. Can I still use Freecharge UPI to ask money?
No, you would need UPI ID of the sender to ask for money.
Mandate amount will be debited from my linked bank account at the time of mandate creation or mandate execution?
When you create a mandate the same amount gets blocked in your linked bank account from mandate start date to mandate end date. However, the amount will only be debited out of your bank account upon mandate execution by the receiver.
Is it necessary to have a sufficient amount in my bank account in order to create a mandate?
Yes, your mandate amount cannot exceed the balance in your bank account. For example if you are creating a mandate of rupees 5000 then the link bank account that you are using should have a minimum balance of rupees 5000.
I want to initiate an Ask request. Can I set an expiry time for the same?
Yes, you can set the expiry time. You can set an expiry time from 1 day to 45 days, from the date of initiation of the transaction.
