Complete Breakdown of Payment Gateway Charges and MDR in India (2025–2026)
Understanding the precise fee structures of Indian payment aggregators ensures you protect profit margins across high-volume sales.
1. Domestic Debit & UPI Rates
Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions on standard consumer apps operate at 0% MDR under Government of India guidelines, while commercial RuPay debit cards carry zero or nominal processing charges.
2. Domestic Credit Card & Netbanking Rates
Standard Visa/Mastercard transactions typically incur a 1.85% to 2.00% + GST fee, while corporate and international credit cards scale up to 3.00%–3.50% + GST.
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