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The nationwide rollout is expected to be completed by August 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The new system, known as IT 2.0, has already been launched in the Karnataka circle. QR-based mail product bookings have been successfully carried out in post offices under the Mysore and Bagalkot head offices.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Department had introduced static QR codes at post office counters to enable digital transactions. However, this system was discontinued due to ongoing technical issues and customer complaints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: Post offices across the country will begin accepting digital payments at counters starting August 2025, following the full implementation of a new application in their IT system. Until now, post offices could not accept digital payments as their accounts were not linked to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. 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