The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and UPI apps to remove inactive mobile numbers from the system by March 31. If a number has not been used for 90 days for calling, SMS, or data it is considered inactive and telecom companies can allocate it to a new user. This increases the possibility of fraud in banking and digital transactions.
Inactive numbers will be removed every week
NPCI has also directed that banks and UPI apps to update the list of inactive and recycled numbers every week after April 1 and remove them from their system. If your mobile number is linked to a bank or UPI account and if it remains inactive for a long time, your account may be closed.
If your registered mobile number is inactive for a long time, recharge it as soon as possible and send at least one call or message. Update information in the bank and UPI apps- if you have taken a new mobile number, Update it immediately in bank and UPI apps. Keep SMS and OTP services enabled - Many times banks and UPI apps send OTP to your number, so keep SMS services enabled to get important updates.
What if your number is deleted?
If your inactive number is removed from the banking system after April 1, your UPI transactions may fail and you will have to register with a new number.
Why is this Important?
If you do not update your mobile number you will not get OTPs for payments Your UPI apps may stop working You may also miss important messages from your bank to avoid any problems check your mobile number with your bank and UPI apps today This small step will keep your payments smooth and safe
For more information you can watch this video UPI Users Alert Banks Will Remove These Mobile Numbers from April 1 2025 Know NPCIs New Rules.