RBI tightens cyber security norms for non-bank payment operators
Annual audits and third-party controls made mandatory to enhance digital payment security
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
5 November 2026, 9:56 pm · 1 min read
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened cyber security norms for non-bank payment system operators. According to a report by Business Standard, annual system audits and measures for the protection of source code will now be required to strengthen the security of digital payments.
Under these new rules, provisions have also been made to maintain stricter controls over third-party service providers. The RBI has issued Master Directions in this regard, which focus on cyber resilience and digital payment security controls.
The RBI has prepared these new guidelines to ensure the security of the digital payment system.
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