PhonePe on Tuesday launched the UPI Circle on its app, allowing its users to make payments on behalf of their family, friends or trusted contacts. The feature allows dependents to generate their own ...

The digital-first approach removes the necessity to carry or submit Aadhaar hard copies for verification at hotels, shops, or during travel.

UPI Circle lets users create a circle of trusted individuals, such as family members or close friends. A primary user can add secondary users to this circle by sharing their UPI ID or QR code.