GSTN Enhances Payment Options added 2 New banks ‘Indian Overseas Bank’ & ‘Bandhan Bank’: UPI & Debit/Credit Cards Now Accepted for GST Payments Across 26+ States/UTs

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) on October 18, 2025 announced a significant upgrade to its payment infrastructure, making it easier and more convenient for taxpayers to fulfill their GST obligations. Taxpayers can now make GST payments directly through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Debit/Credit Cards and added 2 New banks ‘Indian Overseas Bank’ & ‘Bandhan Bank’.

This new facility is powered by leading payment networks including Rupay, MasterCard, Visa, and Diners, ensuring a wide array of options for users. Furthermore, payments can be made through accounts with major banks such as Axis Bank, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Union Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Bandhan Bank, ICICI Bank*, Indian Bank*, Dhanlaxmi Bank*, Karnataka Bank*, Karur Vysya Bank*, and South Indian Bank*. (*Specific conditions apply for DC only, UPI only, or CC-DC only as indicated by GSTN.)

“We are committed to leveraging technology to simplify tax compliance for all businesses,” said a spokesperson for GSTN. “By integrating UPI and Debit/Credit Card payments, we are providing greater flexibility and convenience, especially for businesses operating in regions with robust digital payment adoption.”

Initially rolled out, this facility is already available in 26+ States and Union Territories, with plans to cover the rest of India and additional banks soon.

The included states and UTs are:

Taxpayers are encouraged to utilize these new payment channels for a seamless and efficient GST payment experience.

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