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In a significant development, Revolut India has secured an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for issuing Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI). This includes both prepaid cards and prepaid wallets, positioning Revolut as a formidable player in the domestic payments market. Revolut India: Empowering Indian Consumers With this approval, Revolut India gains the ability to operate as a domestic player in the payments ecosystem. But what does this mean for Indian consumers? Let’s delve into the details: International and Domestic Solutions: Revolut India can now offer Indian consumers a comprehensive suite of payment solutions—both international and domestic—all within a single platform. Whether you’re making cross-border transactions or handling loca...

A Boost for Paytm and Digital Payments? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently proposed a new policy that will allow Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to be linked through third-party UPI applications, enabling PPI wallet holders to make UPI payments more conveniently. This move is expected to enhance customer convenience and boost the adoption of digital payments for small value transactions. Currently, UPI payments from bank accounts can be made using a bank's UPI application or any third-party UPI application. However, PPI wallet holders can only make UPI transactions using the web or mobile application provided by the PPI issuer. By permitting the linking of PPIs through third-party UPI applications, the RBI aims to provide more flexibility to PPI wallet holders in...

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Revolut India: Unlocking New Payment Horizons with RBI’s PPI License

Revolutionizing Digital Payments: RBI’s New Rule on UPI Payments from PPI Wallets via Third-Party Apps and the Impact on Payment Service Providers