AWS India customers can now use UPI to sign-up and automate monthly payments

India customers can now sign-up for AWS using UPI (Unified Payments Interface) AutoPay as their default payment method, with automatic recurring payments set up from the start.

UPI is a popular and convenient payment method in India, which facilitates instant bank to bank transfers between two parties through mobile phones with internet. Customers can make payments through UPI mobile app simply by using a Virtual Payment Address or UPI ID linked to their bank account.

Customers now have the flexibility to sign-up for AWS using UPI, where previously only card payments were accepted. This addition of UPI, India's most widely used payment method, makes it easier for customers to start their AWS journey using their preferred payment method. Customers can use UPI AutoPay to make automated recurring payments, which will avoid the need to come to console to make manual payments, reduce the risk of missed payments and any non-payment related actions.

Customers can set up automatic payments up to INR 15,000 using their UPI ID linked to their bank account. To enable this, customers can log in to the AWS console and add UPI AutoPay from the payment page. Customers will be required to provide their UPI ID, verify it, and confirm billing address. Once completed, Customers will receive a request in their UPI mobile app (such as Amazon Pay) associated with their UPI ID for verifying and authorizing automated payments. After verification, future bills up to INR 15,000 will be automatically charged starting from the next billing cycle.

To learn more, see Managing Payment Methods in India.