Current context: NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched BHIM 3.0, the latest version of its digital payment platform.
About BHIM
- Full Form: Bharat Interface for Money
- Launch Year: 2016
- Purpose: UPI-based payment interface enabling real-time fund transfers via a single identity (mobile number or name).
Significance:
- Promotes digital payments and financial inclusion in India.
- Key initiative to support India’s digital economy.
Key Features of BHIM 3.0
- Language Expansion: Now available in 15+ Indian languages.
- Connectivity Optimisation: Ensures seamless transactions in low-internet areas.
- Money Management Tools: Includes expense tracking, bill splitting, and spending analytics.
- Family Mode: Enables shared expense management and assigning payments within families.