In a major move for digital payments, PayPal is integrating India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) into its PayPal World platform.
This means Indian users can now make international purchases directly using UPI, without relying on credit or debit cards.
It’s a big step for India’s digital payment ecosystem on the global stage.
Expanding UPI Beyond Borders
This initiative is part of PayPal’s collaboration with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the organization responsible for internationalizing UPI and RuPay networks.
By linking UPI to PayPal’s global merchant base, Indian users will enjoy easier overseas payments, while international merchants can access India’s growing UPI user base.
Soon, when shopping on global platforms, Indian consumers will see UPI as a payment option at checkout through PayPal, making cross-border transactions simple and convenient.
PayPal World: A Unified Global Payment Network
PayPal World aims to connect multiple digital wallets and payment systems worldwide.
The platform already partners with Latin America’s Mercado Pago, China’s TenPay Global, US-based Venmo, and India’s NIPL.
This integration allows users of different wallets to make seamless cross-border payments.
The system uses advanced cloud technology to ensure fast, reliable, and low-latency transactions across the globe.
A Global Network with Next-Gen Features
The PayPal World platform could potentially link nearly two billion users worldwide.
It supports dynamic payment buttons and even stablecoin payments, giving merchants and customers modern, secure payment options.
By connecting India’s UPI system to its international network, PayPal is making cross-border payments as easy as local ones, bridging a key gap in global digital finance.
