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CRED launches e₹ wallet in collaboration with RBI

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
CRED launches e₹ wallet in collaboration with RBI
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CRED launches e₹ wallet in collaboration with RBI Fintech unicorn CRED has launched a beta version of its e₹ wallet, developed in partnership with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and YES BANK as the sponsor bank. This launch makes CRED the first fintech platform to implement RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The e₹ wallet integrates the security and reliability of a sovereign currency with CRED’s payment experience. It will allow members whitelisted for the beta program to pay UPI-linked bank accounts, as well as send and receive money to other CBDC wallets. To begin, users must complete video KYC to activate their e₹ wallets, which can then be loaded via UPI. The wallet supports transactions of up to Rs 10,000 per transfer, with a daily limit of Rs 50,000, and can store up to Rs 1 lakh. As per the company, merchant transactions come at zero cost. In the future, CRED will include features like programmable merchant payments, integration with CRED Pay, and PIN-less transactions below Rs 500. The company added that full access for all CRED members is expected in the coming months. Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, said, “The e₹ wallet is a milestone in India’s financial evolution. With RBI’s support, we’re empowering the creditworthy to shape the future of digital currency in the world’s fastest-growing economy. Our aim is to make e₹ transactions seamless and accelerate its adoption among India’s most creditworthy citizens.” This initiative aligns with the RBI’s vision to reduce cash circulation, promote financial inclusion, and strengthen India’s position as a global leader in digital finance. In its April 2024 monetary policy, the RBI emphasized making CBDC-Retail accessible to broader segments of users and enabling non-bank payment operators to offer CBDC wallets. The sponsor bank, YES BANK, will facilitate the issuance of CBDC tokens from RBI to CRED.

Pine Labs partners UAE’s Wio Bank to build payment acquiring system

EntrackrEntrackr · 29d ago
Pine Labs partners UAE’s Wio Bank to build payment acquiring system
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Pine Labs partners UAE’s Wio Bank to build payment acquiring system Fintech unicorn Pine Labs has partnered with UAE-based digital lender Wio Bank to build a new payment acquiring system for the bank. As part of the deal, Wio Bank will use Pine Labs’ acquiring platform, Credit+, to run its merchant payment operations. The partnership will help Wio Bank onboard merchants faster, offer real-time settlements, and support multiple payment modes across online and offline channels. Credit+ will manage the full merchant lifecycle, including onboarding, payment processing, and settlements, through a cloud-based and API-led setup. This will allow Wio Bank to launch new features quickly and handle large payment volumes securely. Wio Bank is a digital-first bank in the Middle East serving individuals and businesses. It is backed by ADQ, Alpha Dhabi, and First Abu Dhabi Bank. The partnership strengthens its payments offering for merchants in the region. For Pine Labs, the tie-up adds to its presence in the Middle East. The company works with banks and enterprises to modernise payment systems and currently operates across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and the US. This development follows Pine Labs' successful acquisition of all three digital payment licences from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These licences cover offline payments, online merchant payments, and cross-border transactions, enabling the company to offer a complete range of digital payment services across all merchant interaction points. Pine Labs’ revenue increased to Rs 650 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 551 crore in the same quarter last year. Pine Labs reported a net profit of Rs 6 crore in Q2 FY26 versus a loss of Rs 32 crore in Q2 FY25.

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