Worldline partners NPCI for Rupay services

Global payments services provider Worldline has joined hands with NPCI International Payments in a move to expand the acceptance of Indian payment means across Europe. NPCI International Payments is the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) which is the driver of digital payments here in India.

As part of the partnership, Worldline will bring more convenience for Indian customers in the European markets by allowing merchants` point-of-sale (POS) systems to accept payments from UPI, as well as RuPay NPCI`s proprietary card payment network solution, a joint statement by the two entities said on Tuesday.

This is expected to result in a multitude of customer-related merchant benefits due to an increase in footfall and spending from Indian tourists. Currently, customers from India pay through international card networks.

However, the hugely popular UPI allows multiple bank accounts to be accessed through one single mobile application, which in turn, will enhance customer experience whilst opening up new business prospects for merchants, the joint statement said.

“Facilitated via Worldline QR, the company`s universal product for the acceptance of all QR-based payments, the first target markets for NIPL are set to include BENELUX and Switzerland with further plans for expansion, as Worldline QR is rolled out in more European countries,” it added.