UPI Transactions from International Numbers : If you live abroad and want to send money to your family or friends living in India, then now you will not need an Indian mobile number.
IDFC First Bank has launched a new service, through which NRI customers can now make UPI payments from their international mobile numbers as well. This facility has been launched by the bank on 25 June 2025 and it is especially for those Indians who live abroad but operate their bank account in India.
Customers from which countries can take advantage?
This initiative of IDFC First Bank is a big facility for lakhs of NRIs who can now transact their money through UPI even without an Indian mobile number. This service of IDFC First Bank has been started for customers of 12 countries. This 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’s NRE or NRO account holders living in these countries can use UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm from their foreign numbers.
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What are the special features of this facility?
No need for Indian SIM – Now UPI account can be linked with international number instead of Indian number.
Payment will be done instantly – sending money, paying bills, transacting using QR code or UPI ID is now easier.
No Extra Charges – There will be no transaction fees on any transaction.
Assurance of security – UPI payments will have the same security as is available in India.
Transactions in Rupees only – This facility is only for transactions in INR i.e. Indian Rupees. There will be no foreign exchange charge.
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How to setup?
Open IDFC First Bank mobile app and tap on Pay.
Link your NRE/NRO account.
Create a new UPI ID and start making payments instantly.
Ashish Singh, Retail Head of IDFC First Bank, said that the aim of the bank is to make banking easy and accessible from everywhere. UPI facility with international number is a part of this thinking. This will provide great relief to Indian customers living abroad.
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