India launches UPI–UPU integration at Universal Postal Congress in Dubai
According to Minister, the initiative is more than a technology launch but a social compact, and the partnership would allow families across borders to transfer money instantly, securely, and at a lower cost, while reinforcing the postal sector’s role as a trusted provider of community services.
The Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, has launched the UPI-UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, making a landmark step to transform cross-border remittances and expand financial inclusion globally.
Developed jointly by the Department of Posts, NPCI International Payments Ltd, and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the initiative integrates with the nation’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPI Interconnection Platform and combines with the postal network reach in terms of speed and affordability of UPI.
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According to Minister, the initiative is more than a technology launch but a social compact, and the partnership would allow families across borders to transfer money instantly, securely, and at a lower cost, while reinforcing the postal sector’s role as a trusted provider of community services.
The minister also announced that India will commit USD 10 million during this cycle to support innovation, e-commerce, and digital payments, alongside training and capacity building. He confirmed India’s candidature for the UPU’s Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council, underscoring its commitment to building a connected, inclusive, and sustainable global postal system.
The Minister mentions that Aadhaar, Jan Dhan, and India Post Payments Bank have together enabled over 560 million bank accounts, most in women’s names, while India Post delivered more than 900 million letters and parcels last year. The UPI-UPU integration represents a transformative shift.
The linking of the UPI to the UPU Interconnection Platform will make cross-border remittances as simple as sending a text. For the Indian diaspora, the initiative commits to instant and affordable transfers; for postal administrations, it offers new revenue streams and strengthens their community role. India views it as part of its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of reducing global remittance costs to below 3 percent by 2030.
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