The BHIM Payments App experienced a significant increase in usage in 2025, showcasing India’s growing adoption of UPI-based digital payments. Monthly transactions on the app surged more than fourfold during the year, indicating rising trust, user-friendly features, and expanded payment choices nationwide.
According to data from NPCI BHIM Services Limited, monthly transactions on the BHIM app escalated from 38.97 million in January 2025 to 165.1 million in December 2025. This growth amounted to over 300%, with an average monthly growth rate of around 14% throughout the year.
In December 2025, the transaction value on the app surpassed Rs 20,854 crore, reflecting a substantial increase in transaction volumes. Compared to the previous year, transaction volumes surged by nearly 390%, while transaction value soared by over 120%, indicating a shift towards using BHIM for both daily and high-value transactions.
Delhi emerged as a key market for the BHIM Payments App in 2025, driven primarily by small-ticket, high-frequency transactions. Peer-to-peer payments constituted 28% of total transactions, with grocery purchases at 18%, fast-food outlets at 7%, and eating places at 6%. Additionally, the app gained traction for IPO mandate authentications and high-value transactions, emphasizing its reliability for critical payment needs.
