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Unified Payments Interface drives one-third of insurance payments in India in FY 2025

The rise is most notable in investment-cum-insurance products.

Digital payment preferences amongst Indian insurance buyers are shifting, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now accounting for over one-third of all insurance premium transactions, according to data from Policybazaar

The rise is most notable in investment-cum-insurance products, which saw UPI usage grow by more than 45% in FY25.

Health insurance premiums paid via UPI rose 34%, now making up 25% of payments in that category. In term insurance, UPI usage increased 25%, and it already accounts for 36% of premiums. 

Motor insurance, where UPI penetration is already the highest, saw a more modest 15% growth, with nearly 50% of transactions now routed through UPI.

Credit card payments have surged in high-ticket categories. Term insurance saw a 127% year-on-year rise in credit card usage, whilst investment-cum-insurance products jumped nearly 300%. 

This points to a shift towards payment methods offering flexibility and rewards. In contrast, debit card usage declined by 17% overall, with sharp drops in motor, term, and health insurance.

Net banking remains relevant, especially during tax season. Term and investment plans saw usage increases of 290% and 306%, respectively. Overall, net banking transactions nearly doubled.

Premium payment activity also spiked 15% from January to March, driven by tax-related purchases of term and investment-linked plans.

Monthly payment modes are gaining traction, particularly in health insurance, which saw a 307% jump. Investment-linked and term products followed with 99% and 72% increases, respectively, reflecting a preference for spreading costs over time.

Amongst non-resident Indians, credit cards remain the dominant method, particularly for health insurance, though there’s a slight increase in debit card usage—possibly due to easier onboarding or regulatory changes.
 

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