Paytm UPI update: NRIs can now send and receive money using international mobile numbers

Paytm has announced that Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from 12 countries can now log in to the Paytm app using their international mobile numbers for UPI payments through NRE or NRO accounts. Such users can seamlessly pay at shops and local businesses across the country by simply scanning a UPI QR code or shopping online on Indian apps and websites.

The fintech major stated that the feature is now possible without the need for international payment gateways or currency conversions. “NRIs can also transfer funds between their own accounts or send money instantly to any UPI ID or UPI-linked mobile number, removing remittance delays and high forex charges,” the company said.