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Worldline ePayments India has been authorized by the Reserve Bank of India to handle cross-border transactions for imports and exports. This new capability solidifies Worldline's position in India's digital payment ecosystem, where they have been a strong presence for over two decades. CEO Ramesh Narasimhan emphasized that this authorization underscores the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and market leadership. Partnering with leading banks and businesses, Worldline continues to expand its role as a trusted provider of digital payment solutions.

Key Points: RBI Authorizes Worldline for Cross-Border Payment Solutions

  • RBI grants Worldline cross-border transaction authorization
  • Worldline serves diverse sectors in India
  • Worldline enhances regulatory-compliant payment systems
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Worldline gets RBI nod to facilitate cross-border online transactions for import-export

Worldline gains RBI approval to facilitate import-export transactions, enhancing India's global trade.

"This authorisation from the RBI is a strong endorsement of our unwavering commitment. - Ramesh Narasimhan"

Mumbai, May 27

Digital payments firm Worldline ePayments India Private Limited on Tuesday announced that it has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Export-Import Payment Aggregator - Cross-Border.

According to a statement from its parent firm Worldline India, this authorisation enables Worldline ePayments India to facilitate cross-border online transactions for the import and export of goods and services.

Worldline ePayments India received the official communication from the RBI on May 21, 2025.

Ramesh Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer - India, Worldline, said, "We've been present in the Indian market for over two decades and have established a leadership position across sectors. We serve merchants in diverse segments such as eCommerce, BFSI, Retail, Utilities, Education, Travel, and Hospitality."

"This authorisation from the RBI is a strong endorsement of our unwavering commitment to the Indian market. It reaffirms our focus on regulatory compliance and underscores the importance of a secure and well-regulated payments ecosystem," added Ramesh Narasimhan.

In addition to the newly granted Payment Aggregator - Cross-Border (PA-CB) licence, the company statement said Worldline ePayments India is also authorised to operate as an online payment aggregator (PA), Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU), enabling digital payments for domestic merchants across the country.

In India, Worldline is a leading omnichannel payments technology player building a robust payment ecosystem for over 26 years.

Worldline said it is the preferred partner for over 30 leading public and private sector banks, leading sectors like NBFCs, insurance companies, e-commerce businesses, startups, retail brands, hotel chains among others.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Priya K.
This is great news for Indian exporters! 🇮🇳 With easier cross-border payments, our small businesses can compete globally. Hope Worldline keeps transaction fees reasonable so MSMEs benefit the most. Make in India gets another boost!
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Amit S.
RBI's approval shows growing trust in Indian fintech. But I hope they maintain strict oversight - cross-border transactions need extra security against fraud. Worldline has good reputation though, used their Bharat BillPay for utilities.
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Rahul M.
Finally! As someone who imports handicrafts from Nepal, existing payment methods were costly and slow. If this reduces forex hassles and processing time, it'll be game-changer for regional trade with neighbors like Bangladesh too.
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Sneha P.
Good initiative but implementation matters. Hope they provide proper customer support in regional languages. Many small traders in tier-2/3 cities struggle with English-only fintech platforms. Localization is key for true financial inclusion.
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Vikram J.
RBI is smart to authorize established players first rather than startups for cross-border payments. Too much risk otherwise. Worldline's 26 years experience gives confidence. Now waiting for similar approvals for rupee trade with Russia 🇷🇺🤞
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Neeta R.
As a freelance designer getting international clients, I welcome this! Current payment gateways take 3-5 days and charge hefty fees. If Worldline can make it faster and cheaper, it'll help India's gig economy grow. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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