UPI Outage: NPCI Directs Banks To Limit ‘Check Transaction’ API Usage

NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) has reportedly directed banks to limit the usage of their check transaction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) following a recent UPI outage. This directive suggests that the UPI outage may have been linked to or exacerbated by high transaction volumes or issues related to these APIs. By limiting their usage, NPCI aims to ensure the stability and reliability of the UPI network and prevent future disruptions. This measure is likely temporary while the underlying causes of the outage are addressed.