How to disable UPI on your bank account?


The UPI Payments have become quite ubiquitous these days. Almost everyone among us uses a digital payment app, and almost every shop around the corner accepts these payment options. However, have you ever given a thought to find how to disable UPI on your bank account? We will find the best options to help you disable UPI on your bank account.

UPI payments have become a norm in India. They offer the best possible cashless transactions for practically everything you want to buy. However, there are situations when you may wish to disable UPI on your bank account. But, there are no clear instructions or information available on how to disable UPI on your bank account.

We thought of guiding you on the best method to disable and deactivate UPI transactions on your bank account.

Why do you wish to disable UPI on your bank account?


There can be several reasons you would wish to disable UPI on your bank account. The most common reason can be when you suspect your bank account odd phone has been compromised.

Another reason you may wish to disable UPI on your bank account is when you have lost your phone or it is lost. It is essential to disable UPI to prevent the misappropriation of your funds by thieves. Of course, in this case, you will not have access to your app, and you will need to use a different option.

How to disable UPI on your bank account on different banks?


We will check out different UPI apps and find the best options for turning off UPI transactions on different UPI apps.

HDFC Bank


HDFC is a popular and one of the successful private sector banks.
To disable UPI with HDFC Bank, follow the steps here below -
  • Log in to your HDFC Mobile app
  • Tap on the option UPI Payment on your Homescreen.
  • HDFC UPI payment
  • Next, tap on Accept and Continue.
  • In the next step, tap on the SIM of your registered phone number.
  • Tap on Verify your mobile number
  • Select your HDFC Bank Account Number. Tap on Continue
  • This creates your UPI Account with HDFC bank.
  • Next open your UPI Payment section. Tap on Manage
  • HDFC UPI payment manage
  • On the next screen, click on Block UPI Debit.
  • HDFC UPI payment block
  • Tap on Confirm to block UPI debit from your account.

Once you do it, you will no longer be able to send money from your HDFC account using UPI payment option. However, you can receive UPI payments from others.

Note- - If you want to re-enable the debit transfers from your account, you are expected to get in touch with your branch. It cannot be done through the app.

SBI


SBI is the most popular public sector bank in India. The bank lets you disable UPI Payments easily through the Online SBI or SBI YONO Lite App.
Here is what you have to do on Online Banking -
  • Log in to SBI internet banking.
  • Open My Profile section.
  • Here you will find the option for Disable Accounts for UPI. Click on it.
  • SBI disable upi
  • Now, select your account number and select Submit option.

If you are on SBI Yono, you can follow the steps here below -
  • Open your YONO Lite App
  • Tap on the UPI tab on the Home screen
  • From the options available, tap on Enable/ disable UPI
  • SBI disable Yono lite
  • Enter the OTP received on your phone in the space provided
  • Follow the instructions


SBI also allows you to disable UPI payments using the BHIM SBI Pay App.

Union bank


Union Bank recommends using the BHIM App to disable UPI transactions on your number.
The BHIM app is the official payment app used by the government of India. It offers a simple option to remove UPI transactions from your bank account.

Follow the steps here below to disable UPI on your bank account on the BHIM app -
  • Launch your BHIM app and tap on your profile icon. You should find it in the top left corner.
  • bhim profile
  • On the profile page, tap on your bank account.
  • bhim default bank account
  • From among the options available, tap on Remove to remove the bank account.
  • bhim remove account
It may be noticed that if you have only one account configured on the BHIM app, it can not be turned off or removed. You will need to add another account and then remove the first
menu in the top right corner.
  • Tap on Remove account to remove the account.


  • Deactivate UPI if you have lost your phone or it is lost


    All the above methods allow you to remove your bank accounts from UPI apps only when you have your phone with you. What if you have lost your phone or it is stolen? In that case, you can deactivate your UPI accounts through other methods.

    Several other methods can help provide you respite from the unwanted issues and fraud in your bank account. Use a combination of all these methods to ensure the safety of your accounts.

    1. Call your bank helpline number and ask them to block your UPI ID and other details
    2. Ask your cellular service provider to block your phone number associated with your UPI ID.
    3. Call the customer service of your UPI service provider and ask them for assistance in blocking your UPI service.

    In conclusion


    Well, we assume that we have covered almost all popular UPI apps and have helped you find the best options to disable UPI on your bank account. Share this information with your loved ones, so that they can safeguard their finances just in case they need assistance for disabling UPI from their bank account.


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