India's favorite digital payment method is about to get a major makeover—and it's happening sooner than you think. Starting June 30, a new UPI rule will kick in, and it could affect the way millions of users send and receive money. In a move aimed at streamlining digital transactions and cracking down on dormant accounts, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that all UPI IDs and numbers that remain inactive for 12 months will be automatically deactivated. Yes, you read that right—if you haven’t used your UPI in a year, it could vanish from the system! Why it matters: This rule is expected to enhance security and reduce the misuse of inactive UPI handles, but it also means that users who rely on multiple UPI accounts or switch phones and numbers frequently could be at risk of losing access if they’re not careful. Here’s what you need to do before June 30: Use your dormant UPI IDs at least once to reset th...