How to change the UPI PIN via Google Pay

Gone are those days when users relied on online banking and banking apps to transfer money; these days, users can instantly transfer money between two UPI bank accounts. UPI is a real-time payment system that facilitates instant transfer of funds between two bank accounts.

Compared to other means of transferring money, UPI payments are fast and free. As of now, there are hundreds of UPI-based payment apps available for Android and iOS devices, but it is Google Pay that stands out from the crowd.

Google Pay allows you to send and receive money, recharge your mobile, pay bills, etc. Although Google Pay is itself very secure, you have to change your UPI periodically to stay on the safe side.

Steps to change UPI PIN via Google Pay on Android and iOS devices.

Changing the UPI pin periodically is a practice that you should adopt and make it a frequent habit. Hence, in this article, we have explained how you can change the UPI Pin in Google Pay. The steps will be very easy; follow them as mentioned.

1. First, open the app drawer and open the Google Pay app.

2. In Google Pay, click on the profile picture below.

Personal photo

3. On the profile page, click on the bank account as the below screenshot shown.

Bank Account

4. Next, select the bank account whose UPI PIN you want to change.

5. In the payment method details, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner

Three points

6. In the list of options that appears, select the Change UPI PIN option.

"Change UPI PIN"

6. Now, you will be asked to enter the old PIN. Enter the old PIN and enter the new number on the next screen.

Is that him! This will change the UPI PIN of your bank account via the Google Pay Android/iOS app. It's done.

How to Recover a Losen/Forgotten UPI PIN

If you forgot the old UPI you set for your bank account, you will need to follow these steps to set a new UPI PIN. Here are some simple steps that you should follow.

1. First of all, open the Google Pay app.

2. After that, click on your profile picture located in the upper right corner of the screen.

personal photo

3. On the Profile page, click on Bank Account.

Bank Account

4. Now select the bank account whose PIN you want to reset. After that, tap on the Forgot PIN option.

Forgot PIN

5. Now, you will be asked to enter the last 6 digits of your linked card number. Enter the card details and create a new UPI PIN.

Is that him! Now Google Pay will send you a one-time password on your registered phone number. You need to enter the number in Google Pay to set a new UPI PIN.

Since the UPI PIN is used to make payments, you must take the appropriate steps to secure your PIN. Therefore, it is good security practice to change the UPI Pin at regular intervals to eliminate hackers.