Truecaller launches name verification using UPI in India

Delhi Delhi. Truecaller’s premium Android users in India can now verify their identity through UPI-based verification, increasing trust and authenticity in digital communications. Truecaller has rolled out blue tick verification for all premium users in India. The new Verified Badge service allows users to verify their identity through the government-backed Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to confirm their correct names.

Over the past few years, the Verified Badge has become one of the most sought-after features among Truecaller users, with many expressing a desire for a more transparent and accessible way to obtain it. In response to this overwhelming demand, Truecaller has revamped the verification process to provide a more accurate and trustworthy solution.

The new Verified Badge feature leverages external verification through UPI, ensuring that users’ identities are authenticated using the same trusted methods employed by major financial institutions. The process allows users to initiate self-verification by choosing the name they want to display, based on information received from UPI.

Speaking on the launch of the new feature, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Chief Product Officer and MD (India), Truecaller, said, “The new Verified badge is a direct response to feedback from our premium users who want more robust and trustworthy ways to establish their identity. By integrating UPI-based verification, we are leveraging a widely accepted and secure method to ensure that identities on our platform are authentic and trusted. This feature not only reinforces our commitment to providing top-tier services, but also enables our users to control their digital presence with confidence. We believe this is an important step in our vision to make communications safer for everyone. It is rolling out in India but will be rolled out in other countries soon. With this launch, Truecaller can become one of the most trusted identifiers of user profiles globally.