പ്രീപെയ്ഡ് പേയ്മെന്റ് ഉപകരണങ്ങൾ (പിപിഐ)
Ans. Small PPIs can be of two types:
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PPIs upto ₹10,000/- (with cash loading facility). These PPIs shall be converted into full-KYC PPIs within 24 months.
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PPIs upto ₹10,000/- (with no cash loading facility).
Ans. Both types of Small PPIs are reloadable and shall be used only for purchase of goods and services. Their salient features are as follows:
PPIs upto ₹10,000/- (with cash loading facility):
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The amount loaded during any month shall not exceed ₹10,000/-;
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The total amount loaded during the financial year shall not exceed ₹1,20,000/-;
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The amount outstanding at any point of time shall not exceed ₹10,000/-;
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The total amount debited during any given month shall not exceed ₹10,000/-;
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These PPIs shall be converted into full-KYC PPIs within 24 months; and
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Loading / Reloading can be by cash or electronic means.
PPIs upto ₹10,000/- (with no cash loading facility):
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The amount loaded during any month shall not exceed ₹10,000/-;
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The total amount loaded during the financial year shall not exceed ₹1,20,000/-;
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The amount outstanding at any point of time shall not exceed ₹10,000/-;
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Loading / Reloading shall be from a bank account / credit card / full-KYC PPI; and
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The Small PPIs (with cash loading facility) existing as on December 24, 2019 can be converted to this PPI, if desired by the PPI holder.
Ans. A Small PPI (with cash loading facility) can be held for a maximum period of 24 months only. The 24 months shall be counted from the day of opening such a PPI. Within this period of 24 months, it has to be converted into a full-KYC PPI failing which, no further credit in such PPI shall be allowed. However, the PPI holder shall be allowed to use the available balance.
Ans. The salient features of ‘Full-KYC’ PPIs are as follows:
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Reloadable in nature;
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The amount outstanding shall not exceed ₹2,00,000/- at any point of time;
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There are no limits prescribed for total credits or debits during a month; and
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They can be used for purchase of goods and services, cash withdrawal and funds transfer.
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