Google Play Store allows subscription-based UPI payments; check how to use it

Google Play will now allow users to setup UPI payments for subscription-based purchases on the platform. The payment mode can be used for recurring payments in the form of subscriptions. This will allow more users to access subscription services, even without credit cards. 

Google India has announced that it is extending the use of UPI to subscription-based purchases by introducing UPI Autopay on Google Play in India. The new payment method was introduced under UPI 2.0 by NPCI. The UPI Autopay helps people make recurring payments using any UPI application that supports the feature.

How to use UPI Autopay

Essentially, UPI Autopay makes setting up subscriptions easy. After selecting a subscription plan for purchase, simply tap on the payment method in the cart, select “Pay with UPI”, and then approve the purchase in your supported UPI app.

Google plans to allow more people to access subscription-based services without relying only on Credit cards and Debit cards. This move is also expected to increase the income of subscription-based businesses on Google Play

Currently, Google Play allows payments in over 170 markets. The platform integrates 300 local payment methods supported in more than 60 countries. UPI is one of the latest payment options. The UPI transactions were introduced on the Google Play Store in India in 2019. 

Google recently allowed developers to opt for an external payment gateway for non-gaming apps. These app developers can bypass Google’s 30 per cent cut by redirecting the user to an external payment gateway. The option has been offered in select countries, including India.