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  Smart Strategies for Investing in Mutual Funds: A Guide to Maximising Your Returns One of the most well-liked investing options for people looking for expert management and diversification without having to choose individual equities is a mutual fund. One of the easiest ways for people to accumulate wealth over time is through mutual fund investments. Mutual funds combine the capital of numerous individuals to invest in a diverse portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other securities, in contrast to direct stock market investing, which necessitates considerable time, study, and risk tolerance. Mutual funds are a well-liked option for both new and experienced investors due to their expert management and diversification. But merely investing in a mutual fund and crossing your fingers seldom yields the best outcomes. A comprehensive approach that matches the appropriate fund selection and management strategies with your financial objectives, risk tolerance, and investment timeline is nece...

What is UPI payment meaning, know all details and benefits

What is UPI payment meaning, know all details and benefits

 


Money transactions through Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is currently the most popular mode of fund transfer. UPI is used to transfer money from a mobile phone platform to another bank account. This is such a concept, which allows many bank accounts to transfer money through a single mobile phone application. UPI has been developed by the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). The Reserve Bank and the Indian Bank Association control it. UPI was launched in August 2016.

 

How does UPI work? To avail the benefits of UPI, you have to create a virtual payment address. After this, you have to link it to your bank account to UPI ID. The virtual payment address becomes your financial address. After this, there is no need to remember your bank account number, bank name or IFSC code etc. The payer simply processes the payment request according to your mobile phone number and the payment arrives in your bank account. If you have beneficiary person UPI ID (e-mail ID, mobile number or Aadhaar number), then you can send money easily through your smartphone. Net banking, credit or debit card will not be required for not only money but also utility bill payment, online shopping etc. You can do all these things with the Unified Payment Interface System.

 

Some special things related to UPI

 

- Payment through UPI system transfers real-time funds

-To send money to someone through UPI bank transfer, all you need is his UPI ID (a virtual identifier such as an e-mail address, mobile number, Aadhaar number).

-You will not any need to know the beneficiary's name, account number, bank etc. for transferring funds due to having an UPI ID. Money transfers using the IFSC code and mobile phone number.

-UPI is developed on IMPS model. So for this app, you can do 24 * 7 banking.

-OTP, CVV code, card number, expiry date etc. will not be required for online shopping with UPI APP.

-Transactions can be made from multiple bank accounts with one mobile phone application.


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