The investor should keep the following things in consideration:
• The UPI ID should properly show the name of the intermediary, followed by the short abbreviation of their category, for example, "PMS" for portfolio manager, to the left of the "@" character.
• On the right side of the "@", the new and exclusive handle "@valid" should be present, followed by the bank name.
• On the confirmation screen, the app should show a white thumbs-up icon inside a green triangle.
• The QR Code generated using the utility will have a white thumbs-up icon inside a green triangle. It will also display the UPI ID just below the QR Code.
• In order to provide an additional layer of security and help investors verify the authenticity of an entity before proceeding with any financial transaction, SEBI has developed a functionality named "SEBI Check". You may also cross-check the above details using the "SEBI Check" tool, which is available on the SEBI website.