Market Chatter: India in Talks to Link Its Instant Payments Network With Alipay+

MT Newswires Live02-03 11:53

India is in discussions with Ant International to allow its digital payments platform Alipay+ to connect with the country's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for cross-border transactions, Reuters reported, citing two government sources.

The proposed link-up would enable Indian travellers to use UPI to pay merchants overseas that accept Alipay+, simplifying payments for tourists and small-value transactions abroad, the report said.

A final decision will reportedly be subject to security reviews, with officials weighing potential risks related to data protection and digital infrastructure.

Alipay is a subsidiary of Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba (HKG:9988).

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