Want to remove or disable UPI on your number or bank account? Follow this guide to disable UPI in payment apps like Paytm, PhonePe, GPay, etc.
The first thing you should do in case of an unknown UPI transaction in your bank account or the event of a lost smartphone is to disable the UPI. This will prevent any thief from laying hands on your precious savings in the bank account linked to your UPI address. That said, this explainer discusses several ways to disable UPI in various digital payment apps, such as Paytm, PhonePe, BHIM UPI, Google Pay, and dedicated banking apps. Additionally, you can learn to cancel Autopayments in Paytm for paying bills.
Follow these easy steps to disable your UPI ID in various digital payment apps:
In addition to various useful features such as Tap to Pay, Paytm allow users to have complete control over their UPI addresses, including disabling unused UPI addresses. Here’s how you can disable your existing UPI address in Paytm:
1. Open the Paytm app (Android, iOS) and tap the profile icon in the top-left corner.
2. Next, go to UPI and Payment Settings to configure it.
3. Further, tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and then tap the Disable UPI option to deactivate your existing UPI address for payments on Paytm.
4. Confirm your action by tapping the OK button and following the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Similar to Paytm, you can disable various UPI addresses linked to your bank account inside the PhonePe app. You can also disable all UPI IDs at once by removing your bank account from the app. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Open the PhonePe app (Android, iOS) and tap your profile icon in the top-left corner.
2. Next, tap on your Bank Account Card to view the associated UPI details.
3. You can now view all linked UPI IDs related to the selected bank account under the UPI IDs section.
