BHIM-UPI to Revolutionize Heritage Site Ticket Bookings: Cashbacks & Counter Payments Soon
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CNBC TV18•21-01-2026, 16:58
BHIM-UPI to Revolutionize Heritage Site Ticket Bookings: Cashbacks & Counter Payments Soon
- •NPCI-BHIM and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are discussing enabling BHIM UPI payments for ticket bookings at all cultural heritage sites.
- •The facility, currently available for online bookings, will soon extend to physical booking counters, replacing cash-only payments.
- •Cashback incentives are being considered to promote BHIM-UPI usage for heritage site tickets, with an announcement expected shortly.
- •NBSL is also collaborating with public sector banks to integrate faster UPI payments into their mobile applications, with Canara Bank already partnered.
- •BHIM app transactions surged four-fold in 2025, with Delhi being a leading market, showing strong growth in peer-to-peer and merchant transactions.
Why It Matters: BHIM-UPI is set to expand digital payments at ASI heritage sites, offering convenience and incentives.
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