Google Pay has begun implementing a convenience fee on utility bill payments made using credit and debit cards, charging between 0.5% and 1% plus GST. This move signifies a trend towards monetising UPI transactions to recover payment processing costs. UPI-linked bank account payments remain fee-free. Post navigation Why India may raise GST on cigarettes and other tobacco products India auto component industry revenues to expand 8-10% in 2025-26: ICRA
