Android upi intent not working after April 1 2024

ghz 8months ago ⋅ 162 views

We have business account and qr code business upi id with ICICI. We used that business upi for android upi intent. But after April 1, 2024 it is not working.

But we need again android upi intent for our android app. We only collect amount from upi apps, not need debit card, credit card, net banking etc...

Please any one guide me proper way for Android upi intent.

Thank you.

Guide me proper way for Android upi intent.

Answers

To integrate UPI payments into your Android app using UPI intent, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check UPI Intent Support: Ensure that the UPI intent method is supported by the banks and UPI apps in your region. Sometimes, changes in regulations or updates to apps can affect the functionality.

  2. Update Your App: Make sure your app is updated to the latest version of Android and that you are using the latest UPI intent specifications.

  3. Implement UPI Intent: You can use Android's Intent mechanism to launch UPI apps installed on the user's device. Construct an intent with the necessary parameters like UPI ID, amount, transaction note, etc., and then start the intent. Here's a basic example:

Uri uri = Uri.parse("upi://pay").buildUpon()
    .appendQueryParameter("pa", "your_business_upi@icici") // Business UPI ID
    .appendQueryParameter("pn", "Recipient Name")
    .appendQueryParameter("mc", "your_merchant_code")
    .appendQueryParameter("tr", "your_transaction_reference")
    .appendQueryParameter("tn", "Transaction Note")
    .appendQueryParameter("am", "100.00") // Amount in INR
    .appendQueryParameter("cu", "INR")
    .build();

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setData(uri);
intent.setPackage("com.phonepe.app"); // Package name of UPI app
startActivityForResult(intent, UPI_PAYMENT);

Replace "com.phonepe.app" with the package name of the UPI app you want to launch. You can find the package names of popular UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, etc., by checking their listings on the Google Play Store.

  1. Handle the Result: Implement onActivityResult to handle the result of the payment transaction.
@Override
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
    super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);

    if (requestCode == UPI_PAYMENT) {
        if (resultCode == RESULT_OK) {
            // Payment successful
        } else {
            // Payment failed or canceled
        }
    }
}
  1. Testing: Test your implementation thoroughly with different UPI apps and scenarios to ensure it works as expected.

Remember to handle errors gracefully and provide appropriate feedback to users in case of failures. Also, ensure compliance with any regulatory requirements and security best practices related to handling financial transactions in your app.

If you encounter any specific errors or issues, you may need to consult the documentation of the UPI apps you're integrating with or seek support from their developers or customer support teams.

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