# O8.7 Ensure that the price of using DPI is affordable to people and businesses

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[08 Sustain financial viability](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o8-sustain-financial-viability)
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[RI2 Unequal access, RI3 Exclusion](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion)
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[L2  Strategy and Design ](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r3-donor/l2-strategy-and-design)
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## Practices

* Mandate affordability standards for DPI, like WAEMU's approach to lowering transaction costs across multiple payment types.
* Enforce policies that require subsidies for low-income citizens, as seen in India, where digital identity-linked accounts enable the poorest to access services at no cost.
* Monitor pricing structures to prevent excessive fees and ensure equitable access for both individuals and businesses.