AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), which lately obtained an approval from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to show into common financial institution has launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers for its Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account holders with worldwide cell numbers. 

This rollout follows the National Payments Corporation of India’s directive permitting UPI transactions by worldwide cell numbers. 

With this, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) throughout 12 international locations together with: Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the USA, can now hyperlink NRE/NRO accounts to UPI with out an Indian SIM card. 

It will allow AU SFB’s prospects to make seamless, safe, and real-time funds for a spread of transactions, together with invoice funds, cash transfers, and service provider purchases inside India, the SFB mentioned.

With AU SFB’s implementation, eligible NRI prospects can register for UPI utilizing their worldwide numbers, having fun with uninterrupted entry to a full vary of digital fee providers with out incurring extra fees or an Indian cell connection, it mentioned.Uttam Tibrewal, ED and Deputy CEO AU Small Finance Bank, mentioned “By enabling UPI for NRE and NRO account holders utilizing worldwide cell numbers, we’re eliminating conventional limitations and empowering NRIs to remain financially related to India with ease, safety, and comfort.”

“Now, NRIs can seamlessly scan QR codes and make cashless funds whereas visiting India. This initiative marks a transformative step in increasing digital banking entry for the Indian diaspora. It additionally aligns with the Government of India’s Digital India mission, reinforcing our collective dedication to monetary inclusion and digital innovation,” he added. 

Published – August 20, 2025 03:11 pm IST

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