India, Oct. 27 -- Fintech major Paytm has rolled out a new feature that lets Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) use their international mobile numbers to make UPI payments on its app.

With this update, NRI users living abroad can now log in to the Paytm app using their international number and link it to their NRE or NRO bank accounts. Once linked, they can make everyday UPI payments in India, whether paying at local shops, transferring money to friends and family, or shopping online, without needing an Indian SIM card or going through currency conversion.

The feature, powered by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is currently available in beta and supports users from 12 countries, including the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australi...