Lately, Microsoft has been announcing special editions of its Xbox consoles as well as controllers. Additionally, a Black Friday sale is also currently running on the Xbox Store globally. There is also expected to be another sale in the coming weeks as the Holiday season approaches. While this is a great time for gamers to grab digital versions at discounted prices, Microsoft latest move also brings cheer for Xbox owners in India. The Redmond-based company has reportedly introduced UPI payment option in the country. 

Xbox Store reportedly gains UPI payment mode

Xbox Store only supports VISA and Mastercard. Another way is adding funds to their Microsoft balance to purchase a digital game. The lack of more payment options coupled with declined transactions or cancellation due to card issues made it cumbersome for gamers to go for digital versions. However, this is likely expected to end anytime soon if the latest development is anything to go by. 

A user on X shared an image that reveals Microsoft has enabled the UPI payment option in India. It seems that the rollout is happening in a phased manner for a limited number of users. We can expect it to be available for all Xbox gamers in the country. Notably, Microsoft is also yet to officially announce the support for UPI payment mode on the Xbox Store. 

The introduction of UPI payment on Xbox Store is a welcome move. There is a large chunk of customer base who prefer UPI as a mode of payment in India. It is also convenient and hassle-free compared to traditional card transactions. Microsoft’s move is expected to pave the way for Xbox’s archrivals PlayStation and Steam to roll out similar support for UPI payment option in the country.

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