In a major boost for the Indian diaspora, NRIs can now use their international mobile numbers to make UPI payments in India- no Indian SIM required.
➡️ The feature supports international numbers from countries like the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and more.
➡️ NRIs must link their NRE or NRO accounts to UPI apps using the registered international number.
➡️ This move enhances convenience and financial inclusion for Indians abroad managing domestic expenses.
➡️ Leading UPI apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm are rolling out support in phases.
📌 A game-changing upgrade to make cross-border digital payments smoother and simpler.