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Make UPI payments without internet by using THIS jugaadu method - Step-by-step guide

For the unversed, an active internet connection is required to make UPI payments, as the transaction is done online

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In today's time, we need the internet at all times especially when we are out in the market making payments through online modes like Paytm, UPI, Google pay, etc. For the unversed, an active internet connection is required to make UPI payments, as the transaction is done online. But what if you suddenly lose internet connection or it is slow in that particular area, then what would an individual do? Well, here's some good news that many of you might not know - you can use UPI without the internet. 

Yes, you read that right and here's how you can do it. 

To use the UPI payment option without an. internet connection, you only have to is dial *99# USSD code on your phone's dialer. It's that simple. 

The *99# service was introduced in India for all mobile phone users including non-smartphone users. For smartphone users, this *99# is an emergency feature that they can use if they do not have internet, for feature phone users, this is the only way they can access any UPI facility.

Steps to complete the process: 

- Open the dialer on your phone and type *99#. Next tap on the 'Call' button

- You will see a pop-up menu with several options including one for sending money. Tap '1' and then tap Send

- Next, select the information you have from the person receiving the payment - type the number and then tap Send

- Enter the mobile number associated with the merchant's UPI account and tap on send

- Enter the amount you want to send and then press send

- After that you put Remark. So that you can be aware of why you made the payment. For example, ration

- Enter your UPI PIN to complete the transaction.

How to Disable UPI with *99# service:

- Open the dialer and enter *99#

- Select option 4 from the menu

- Type number 7 and tap on send to deregister from UPI

- Press 1 to confirm that you want to deregister with UPI

 

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