PayGlocal gets IFSCA nod to launch cross-border payments unit in GIFT City

The payments company has received in-principle approval to set up a payment service provider subsidiary in GIFT City, supporting e-money accounts, cross-border transfers and merchant acquisition for Indian businesses selling overseas.

— Source publishedThu, 24 Sept, 2026, 11:42 IST·First seen Thu, 24 Sept, 2026, 11:59 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

PayGlocal received in-principle IFSCA approval to establish a payment service provider subsidiary in GIFT City, enabling e-money accounts, cross-border

Key facts

  • Founded in 2021
  • Supports more than 130 currencies
  • Supports over 40 global and local payment methods

What changed

PayGlocal received in-principle IFSCA approval to establish a payment service provider subsidiary in GIFT City, enabling e-money accounts, cross-border transfers and merchant acquisition to support Indian merchants selling internationally.

Why this matters

PayGlocal’s IFSCA approval positions it to offer Indian merchants a more integrated route to e-money accounts, cross-border transfers and overseas payment acceptance through GIFT City.

What to watch

  • Receipt of final IFSCA authorization and stated launch timeline.
  • Announcements of partner banks, card-network integrations and supported payment corridors.
  • Merchant wins among Indian brands selling internationally.
  • Changes in cross-border transaction volume, settlement times and FX pricing.
  • IFSCA or RBI guidance on e-money, KYC, data handling and outward-remittance compliance.