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RBI's new authentication directions will boost security, trust in digital payments, say experts

The RBI has come out with new authentication guidelines to secure digital payments, mandating dynamic two-factor authentication and encouraging alternative methods such as biometrics. These norms will come into effect from April 1

October 03, 2025 / 12:00 IST
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The RBI's new guidelines, effective from April 1, 2026 enable issuers to move beyond traditional SMS OTPs to advanced authentication factors such as biometrics and risk-based checks.
Hiral Thanawala is a personal finance journalist with over 10 years of reporting experience. Based in Mumbai, he covers financial planning, banking and fintech segments from personal finance team for Moneycontrol.
first published: Oct 3, 2025 12:00 pm

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