{"id":14216,"date":"2025-09-20T13:02:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/20\/declutter-your-bank-account-a-smarter-way-to-handle-everyday-digital-payments-business-news\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T13:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:02:57","slug":"declutter-your-bank-account-a-smarter-way-to-handle-everyday-digital-payments-business-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/20\/declutter-your-bank-account-a-smarter-way-to-handle-everyday-digital-payments-business-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Declutter Your Bank Account: A Smarter Way To Handle Everyday Digital Payments | Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9585994\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">September 20, 2025, 18:11 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9585994\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2833298427 asubttl-schema\">Prameet Patnaik of MobiKwik explains how PPI on UPI helps keep bank statements clean, boosts security, and improves budgeting for frequent digital payments in India.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgsky\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2833298427 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UPI\" title=\"UPI\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2833298427\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UPI<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">With the rise of UPI, digital payments in India have become faster, easier, and almost second nature. Whether it\u2019s paying for groceries, ordering food online, booking a cab, or splitting bills with friends, we rely on UPI for countless transactions almost every day. But as convenient as this is, there is a growing side effect that many users have started noticing \u2013 bank account statements filled with small, repetitive transactions that make financial tracking unnecessarily messy.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">If you\u2019ve ever opened your bank statement only to find it filled with everyday small transactions of \u20b910, \u20b950, and \u20b9100, you know the struggle. Important entries like rent, salaries, EMIs, or investments often get buried under a long list of minor transactions. Over time, this clutter not only affects how you view and manage your finances but can also lead to confusion during audits, budgeting, or tax season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">This is where PPI on UPI comes in. Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI), popularly known as Wallet, is a payment method that allows people to load money in advance and use it later for transactions. When integrated with UPI, it enables you to make payments directly from a digital wallet instead of your bank account.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">This subtle shift can have a big impact on how you manage your money. Instead of every coffee run or online purchase appearing in your bank statements, those payments are deducted from a wallet balance that you top up manually. As a result, your bank statement remains clean and focused on more significant financial activities.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">There is also a security angle. By limiting the number of times your bank account is accessed for transactions, you reduce its exposure to third-party apps and merchants. Your bank details stay more protected, especially during frequent low-value transactions, which are more prone to happening in a rush or without much supervision.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Another advantage is speed. Digital wallet-based UPI payments are typically PIN-less for small transactions, making the experience quicker and more seamless. And since you are loading only the amount you plan to spend, it becomes easier to stay within budget. If you run out, you simply top up again, giving you better control over impulsive or unplanned expenses.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Topping up your wallet is also flexible. Whether you prefer using a debit card, credit card, or UPI, most wallet platforms support all major networks, including Visa and RuPay cards. Once loaded, the wallet balance can be used across a wide variety of use cases, such as scanning merchant QR codes, paying on e-commerce platforms, or transferring money to friends and family.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">This approach is especially helpful for people who rely heavily on digital payments for daily purchases. Instead of having to scroll through pages of low-value transactions at the end of the month, you can review a clean bank statement that clearly reflects the bigger picture of your financial life.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">In a world where convenience often comes at the cost of clarity, using digital wallet-based UPI payments is a simple, effective way to maintain financial hygiene. It is about being smart with your digital habits while protecting your account, keeping your records clean, and still enjoying all the speed and ease of modern payments.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">So if you are someone who uses UPI multiple times a day, it might be worth considering this shift.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><strong><em>Authored by:<\/em><\/strong><em> Prameet Patnaik, VP &amp; Head of Product \u2013 Consumer Payments, MobiKwik<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\"><strong>Disclaimer: The views and investment tips by experts in this News18.com report are their own and not those of the website or its management. Users are advised to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Varun Yadav\" title=\"Varun Yadav\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-11-at-14.38.33-2025-02-47cdd4fd31681cc3efe5087cb8bd1418.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/varun-yadav-28203.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Varun Yadav<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. 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