Explainer: As Sebi Set to Launch UPI IDs for Market Intermediaries, 5 Things Investors Should Know

SEBI Says Only “@valid” UPI IDs to be used for market payments

SEBI Says Only “@valid” UPI IDs to be used for market payments The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced new rules that require all registered financial companies like brokers, mutual funds, and investment advisers to use special UPI IDs that end with “@valid.” These IDs will have a green thumbs-up symbol to show […]

SEBI mandates exclusive '@valid' UPI handles for registered intermediaries from Oct 1

Explainer: As Sebi set to launch UPI IDs for market intermediaries, 5 things investors should know

Sebi UPI rule: Sebi has clarified that investors can choose their preferred payment method—UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS, or Cheques—while transacting with intermediaries. From October 1, 2025, only validated UPI IDs will be accepted for UPI payments to Sebi-registered intermediaries. The new ecosystem will facilitate a secure and transparent payment system for investors to pay their money only to registered intermediaries.

SEBI Mandates New UPI IDs for Intermediaries to Combat Fraud

SEBI mandates new UPI IDs with @valid handle for intermediaries from Oct 2025 to prevent fraud and enhance investor trust.

SEBI Circular - 12th June 2025 - Mehta & Mehta

SEBI, through its Circular dated June 11, 2025, has introduced a structured, standardised, and validated Unified Payment Interface (UPI) address mechanism for SEBI-registered investor-facing intermediaries to securely collect funds from investors. While adoption by investors is optional, intermediaries must obtain and display exclusive UPI IDs (formatted as username.segment@validbank) verified by SEBI and NPCI. This initiative, effective October…

India's New "Thumbs Up" System Helps Traders Distinguish Unregulated from Real Brokers

India's securities regulator rolled out a new payment verification system this week designed to help retail investors distinguish between legitimate brokers and unauthorized entities operating in the country's financial markets.SEBI Launches New Payment System to Help Indian Investors Spot Legitimate BrokersThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced that registered intermediaries must adopt standardized UPI payment addresses usi…