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India's PhonePe set to enter UAE payments market in international push
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
PhonePe, an Indian digital payments platform, is expanding internationally by entering the UAE market, aiming to provide wider payment options for Indian expatriates.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You can use PhonePe's UAE launch as proof that the UAE's payments market is ripe for new entrants focused on expats. Competition will intensify, so prepare to tailor your offering for cross-border user needs.
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3 sources · 22 Sep 2026
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