1. BHIM 3.0 VERSION
Context: Recently, NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), launched the upgraded BHIM 3.0 app.
About BHIM 3.0 app
• BHIM 3.0 is the latest version of the Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app.
• Launch Date: March 25, 2025
• Features of BHIM 3.0:
• Multilingual Support: Available in 15+ Indian languages for wider accessibility.
• Low Internet Compatibility: Optimized to function in areas with slow or unstable networks.
• Built-in Task Assistant:
A task assistant is added to remind users about:
• Pending bills linked to the BHIM app.
• Enabling UPI Lite for quicker transactions.
• Low UPI Lite balance alerts.
• BHIM 3.0 introduces BHIM Vega, an in-app payment solution for merchants.
It integrates with online merchant platforms, allowing customers to complete payments without switching to third-party apps.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/spend/bhim-3-0-launched-with-new-features-to-track-monitor-and-split-expenses-know-how-it-works/articleshow/119485282.cms?from=mdr