SEBI and NPCI now require the adoption of standardised, validated, and exclusive UPI IDs for investor payment collections. 

To complete this requirement, entities must register a @valid VPA (e.g., windmillcapital.ra@validyes).

SEBI Circular: https://www.sebi.gov.in/legal/circulars/jun-2025/adoption-of-standardised-validated-and-exclusive-upi-ids-for-payment-collection-by-sebi-registered-intermediaries-from-investors_94535.html

Follow the steps below to create your handle.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

Log in to the BSE RA/IA Portal

  1. Visit: https://membershipraia.bseindia.com/

  2. Enter your UsernamePassword, and Captcha.

  3. Submit the OTP sent to your registered mobile/email to verify your identity.

Begin the UPI Handle Request

  1. After logging in, click on “Request New UPI IDs” or “UPI Request Handle”.

  2. The following details will already be pre-filled based on SEBI/BSE records:

    • Entity Name

    • Registration Number

    • PAN

    • Category Code

    • Legal Account Holder Name

    • Legal Account Holder PAN


Enter Bank Details

In the UPI Handle Request section:

  1. Add your Bank Account number.

  2. Enter the corresponding IFSC code.

Option 1 - Configure Your UPI Handle - Onboarding on YesBiz (Yes Bank's UPI Stack)

  1. Choose your username (your registered business name will appear by default).

  2. For “Do you wish to use beneficiary’s bank as PSP?” 

    1. Select “Yes” if you have a YesBank account, else

    2. Select “No” & select Yes Bank from the dropdown

  3. From the handle options, select “@validyes”


Option 2 - Configure Your UPI Handle - Onboarding on Hyper PG

  • Choose your username (your registered business name will appear by default).

  • Click on "Enable" for the Optional Parameter field

    • Enter hypg & then continue to the next step

  • Choose Kotak Bank from the list of options

    • From the handle options, select “@validkpay”


Submit for Approval

  1. Review the information entered.

  2. Click Submit to send your @validyes / @validkpay VPA request for approval.


NOTE: Once you share your @valid VPA with us, please ensure it remains active and unchanged. Any modification, revocation, or deactivation will lead to subscription payment failures for your users.