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ICICI Bank lets you pay UPI up to Rs 5000 with face or fingerprint
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Published on 29 April 2026
UPI PIN disappears for smaller payments with biometrics
ICICI Bank has added biometric authentication to its iMobile app for UPI transactions up to Rs 5,000. Users can approve payments using fingerprint or face recognition, removing the need to enter a UPI PIN for smaller amounts. The feature is available on the latest iMobile app versions for both Android and iOS, aiming to make payments faster while improving security.
- Biometric UPI approval now works up to Rs 5,000
- Face recognition and fingerprint can replace the UPI PIN
- Available for latest ICICI iMobile app on Android and iOS
- Designed to speed up payments and strengthen security
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