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India's PhonePe gets initial UAE central bank nod for payment licences

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22 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

PhonePe has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for retail payment services licenses, pending final regulatory sign-off to commence operations in the UAE.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your fintech venture in the Gulf just hit an open door as PhonePe moves closer to starting operations after UAE central bank approval. Reach out now to local banks and payment providers to form partnerships before final approval is granted.

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3 sources · 22 Sep 2026

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