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ey to the Wrong UPI Account? Here’s What You Should Do Immediately”

Step 1: Double-check details
- Confirm if the money really went to the wrong account by checking your UPI app transaction history and the SMS/Bank statement.
- Sometimes, payments show “pending” or “failed” but still block your balance temporarily.
tep 2: Contact your bank / UPI app support immediately
- Raise a complaint through your UPI app (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM, etc.) → Look for “Help” or “Report a Problem.”
- Call your bank’s customer care and provide the transaction ID (UTR number).
tep 3: Use NPCI grievance redressal
- If your bank/app cannot resolve it, lodge a complaint on NPCI’s UPI complaint portal: https://upi123pay.in or via the NPCI website.www.ncpi.com
- RBI and NPCI rules allow reversal only if the recipient agrees and the account is valid.
tep 4: Legal escalation (if large amount / fraud suspected)
- If you suspect fraud, immediately file a complaint at your nearest police station / cybercrime portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in.
- Provide the UTR, screenshots, and bank details as proof.
Important Notes
- If you typed the wrong UPI ID but it’s non-existent, the money will usually fail and bounce back.
- If the UPI ID/account exists, the money is credited instantly, and recovery is only possible with the recipient’s consent + bank’s intervention.
- The faster you act, the higher the chances of recovery.