New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Paytm has rolled out a beta feature that lets Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) use their international mobile numbers to access UPI payments on the Paytm app. The update enables NRIs to log in with foreign numbers, link NRE or NRO bank accounts, and carry out everyday UPI transactions in India - from paying at neighbourhood shops to transferring money to family or shopping online - without needing an Indian SIM or manual currency conversion.

The feature, powered by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is currently available to users in 12 countries, including the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia, Canada, France and Saudi Arabia. Paytm says NRI users will also retain access to in-app tools such as spend ana...