NPCI expands UPI payments to Malaysia, partners with Razorpay

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has partnered with Razorpay Curlec enabling UPI transactions in Malaysia. This integration will allow Indian travellers visiting Malaysia to make instant and secure payments to local merchants accepting payments directly via Razorpay Curlec’s platform using their preferred UPI-enabled apps.

The partnership was formalized during the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025. “By connecting to UPI, Malaysian businesses can tap into a rapidly growing base of Indian travellers who trust the ease of UPI payments - unlocking new revenue streams with minimal friction while benefiting from local settlement and compliance,” NPCI said in a press release.Ritesh Shukla, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), said, “We are focused on expanding UPI’s global presence to make digital payments more accessible and seamless for Indians traveling abroad.

Our partnership with Razorpay Curlec marks a major step in enabling UPI acceptance in Malaysia, offering Indian visitors a secure and convenient way to pay local merchants.

This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to building a globally connected, inclusive, and interoperable payments ecosystem.”Shashank Kumar, MD & Co-founder, Razorpay said, “UPI has totally changed the way India pays, showing what’s possible when innovation and inclusion come together at scale. Now, with Curlec, we’re bringing that same energy to Malaysia - helping businesses and travellers enjoy the speed, trust, and simplicity that make India’s digital payments so powerful. This isn’t just about payments; it’s about creating a truly borderless fintech future across Asia.

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