UPI transactions from international numbers: If you live abroad and want to send money to your family or friends living in India, now you will not need an Indian mobile number. IDFC First Bank has launched a new service, so that NRI customers can now make UPI payment from their international mobile number. This facility has been launched by the bank on 25 June 2025 and it is especially for Indians who live abroad but operate their bank account in India.
Which countries can benefit from which countries?
This initiative of IDFC First Bank is a big facility for millions of NRIs who can now transact their money through UPI without Indian mobile number. This service of IDFC First Bank has been launched for customers from 12 countries. These service will be available to people living in Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA. That is, now IDFC First NRE or NRA account holders living in these countries can use UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm from their foreign numbers.
What is the special thing about this facility?
Indian sim not needed – Now UPI account can be linked to international number instead of Indian number.
Payment will be done immediately – Sending money, bill, QR code or UPI ID to do more easier.
No extra charge -No transaction fees will be charged on any transaction.
Safety confidence – For UPI payments, the same security will be available in India.
Transaction in just rupees – This facility is only for transactions in INR i.e. Indian rupee. There will be no foreign exchange charge.
How to setup?
Open IDFC First Bank Mobile App and tap on Pay.
Link your NRE/NRA account.
Create a new UPI ID and start payment immediately.
Ashish Singh, retail head of IDFC First Bank, said that the bank’s objective is to make banking easier and worthy of access from everywhere. UPI facility from international number is part of this thinking. This will provide great relief to Indian customers settled abroad.
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