Now NRIs Can Use International Mobile Number To Make UPI Payments In India

Gone are the days of juggling between multiple mobile numbers for seamless payments back home! ICICI Bank has revolutionized the game by empowering Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers to wield their international mobile numbers for instant UPI payments in India, all through the iMobile Pay app.

Picture this: NRIs residing in 10 countries can now effortlessly settle utility bills and shop at their favorite Indian merchants with just a few taps on their smartphones. No more fussing over registering an Indian mobile number with their banks; convenience just got a whole new meaning!

How did this magic happen? Well, ICICI Bank teamed up with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), leveraging its international infrastructure to make UPI accessible across borders. From the bustling streets of New York to the serene landscapes of Australia, NRIs can now seamlessly integrate themselves into India”s digital payment ecosystem.

And the best part? The process is as easy as ABC. Just log in to the iMobile Pay app, click on “UPI Payments”, verify your mobile number, create a new UPI ID, and voila! You”re all set to embark on a hassle-free payment journey like never before.

Mr. Sidharatha Mishra, Head of Digital Channels and Partnerships at ICICI Bank, expressed his excitement about this groundbreaking initiative, emphasizing the bank”s commitment to providing innovative solutions for NRIs worldwide. The positive response from NRI customers speaks volumes about the impact of this game-changing service.

“We are delighted to partner with NPCI to launch the UPI facility on international mobile number through iMobile Pay. With this facility, our NRI customers residing in 10 countries do not need to switch to an Indian mobile number to pay using UPI. This launch reinforces our commitment to provide our NRI customers with innovative solutions, for them to have a safe, secure and hassle-free payment experience. We are witnessing a positive response from our NRI customers who have started using this facility. With this initiative, we intend to leverage on NPCI’s UPI Infrastructure in strengthening and transforming the digital payments ecosystem globally,” Sidharatha Mishra said.

So, whether you”re in the bustling streets of Manhattan or the serene beaches of Dubai, ICICI Bank”s UPI on international mobile numbers has got you covered. Say goodbye to barriers and hello to seamless payments, wherever you are in the world!

Below are easy steps to activate UPI facility on international mobile number using iMobile Pay:

Step 1: Log in to iMobile Pay app

Step 2: Click on ‘UPI Payments’

Step 3: Verify Mobile Number

Step 4: Click on Manage –> My Profile

Step 5: Create new UPI ID (select from the suggested options)

Step 6: Select the Account Number -> Submit