BHIM UPI allows users to make payments quickly and securely using fingerprint authentication without entering their UPI PIN for eligible transactions. This biometric payment feature makes digital payments more convenient and faster.
However, if you have already activated fingerprint payment in your BHIM UPI app and want to turn it off for security or personal reasons, you can easily deactivate it.
In this article, we will explain how to disable BHIM UPI fingerprint payment or deactivate biometric transactions in the BHIM UPI mobile application. Follow the step-by-step instructions below.
Steps to Disable BHIM UPI Fingerprint Payment
If you have enabled biometric transactions in your BHIM UPI account, follow these simple steps to deactivate the fingerprint payment feature.
Step 1: Open the BHIM UPI App
First, open the BHIM UPI mobile application on your smartphone and log in to your account.
Step 2: Open Your Profile
After logging in, tap on your Profile Name or profile icon located in the top-right corner of the app screen.
Step 3: Select Pay with Fingerprint
Your profile page will appear along with your QR code and other account details.
Now, scroll down the page until you find the Pay with Fingerprint option.
Step 4: Check Your Biometric Payment Status
Tap on the Pay with Fingerprint option.
Your linked bank account will appear on the screen. You will also see the status Activated, which indicates that fingerprint payment is currently enabled for your account.
Now, tap on the Activated status.
Step 5: Deactivate Biometric Transactions
A pop-up message will appear on your screen asking:
"Are you sure you want to deactivate Biometric Transaction?"
Tap on the Deactivate button to confirm your decision.
Step 6: Successfully Disable Fingerprint Payment
After confirming, another confirmation message will appear on your screen stating:
"Biometric Deactivated."
Congratulations! You have successfully disabled BHIM UPI fingerprint payment. Now, you will no longer be able to use the activated biometric payment feature for transactions.
Conclusion
Disabling BHIM UPI fingerprint payment is a simple process that takes only a few moments. You just need to visit your profile section, select the Pay with Fingerprint option, and deactivate biometric transactions.
If you no longer want to make UPI payments using fingerprint authentication, follow the steps explained above to turn off this feature.
I hope this article has helped you understand how to disable BHIM UPI biometric payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I disable fingerprint payment in BHIM UPI?
Yes. You can deactivate the fingerprint payment feature through the Pay with Fingerprint option in your BHIM UPI profile.
2. Will disabling biometric payment deactivate my BHIM UPI account?
No. Disabling biometric payment only turns off the fingerprint transaction feature. It does not mean that your BHIM UPI account is deactivated.
3. Can I activate BHIM UPI fingerprint payment again?
Yes. If the feature is available for your account and supported device, you can enable it again through the Pay with Fingerprint option.
4. Do I need to uninstall the BHIM UPI app to disable fingerprint payment?
No. You can disable biometric payment directly from the BHIM UPI application without uninstalling it.
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