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RBI Regulation · BFSI Compliance

RBI Master Direction on Digital Payments Security Controls: The BFSI Compliance Playbook

75+ mandatory controls. Six payment channels. Inspectors who verify โ€” not just declare. This is the operational guide Indian banks and payment institutions need before the next IT examination.

Published April 2026 Author CreativeCyber Audience CISO · Compliance Officers · Risk Teams Updated Jul 2026
75+
Mandatory controls
6
Payment channels
Feb 2021
Effective date
₹1Cr+
Typical penalty

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What DPSC Means for Your Bank Who Must Comply Six Control Domains   › Internet Banking   › Mobile Banking   › Card Security   › ATM Security   › PPI   › Fraud Risk Management 10 Gaps Inspectors Flag Evidence Pack Structure DPSC & Other Frameworks Enforcement Sequence
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