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Through which platform can Small Finance Banks offer pre-sanctioned credit lines, as per RBI's December 2024 announcement?
Question

Through which platform can Small Finance Banks offer pre-sanctioned credit lines, as per RBI's December 2024 announcement?

A.

Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)

B.

National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT)

C.

Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

D.

Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) 
Explanation:
In December 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to offer pre-sanctioned credit lines through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Prior to this, in September 2023, RBI had permitted Scheduled Commercial Banks to offer similar credit facilities via UPI.​
Information Booster:

• This move is expected to benefit 'new-to-credit' customers, providing them with easier access to formal credit channels.​
• UPI is a real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), facilitating instant fund transfers between bank accounts.​
• Supports financial inclusion and credit penetration.
• UPI now supports both payment and credit functions.
• Initiative aligns with Digital India and fintech innovation.

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