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Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by searchableguy » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 7:00 AM UTC

sudshekhar wrote: post #13

wsgolfer wrote: post #4

This looks like it could be very helpful. One question, how is it different than what was announced by the Reserve Bank of India earlier this year? [1] [1] https://m.timesofindia.com/business/india-business/hassle-fr...

We're also a part of the same initiative. Behind the scenes story below : Until last year, there was no way for Indian fintechs to provide UPI services to international citizens. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided in January 2023 to issue UPI enabled wallets to international citizens visiting India during G20. We got a call late at night asking if our team can quickly deliver this solution. Our team stepped up a…

That's an impressive feat.

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by linolo » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 7:11 AM UTC

orochimaaru wrote: post #42

sudshekhar wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Currently, you can only make payments using the app while you're in India. Your wallet will remain active and you can use the funds next time you visit again. But we have geofencing restrictions which prevent customers from initiating payments while outside the country. Due to certain regulatory restrictions.

Won’t vpns circumvent geofencing? I use one often.

Yup they will. Because of Reserve Bank of India guidelines, Cheq needs to at least show that they are making an effort to prevent domestic transactions being made outside India

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by asimpleusecase » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 7:53 AM UTC

I am a likely user. You need to be in major airports at the very least.

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by satranj » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 7:54 AM UTC

This is interesting. Having the in-person verification of passport at the international airports of India would be make it lot more easier for folks to use it.

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by papul1993 » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 7:56 AM UTC

Hi OP.

Is there any way for me to invest in your startup?

I am, by no means a VC. Just a normal salaried individual that wishes to invest a little bit in your startup.

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by sudshekhar » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 8:03 AM UTC

papul1993 wrote: post #65

Hi OP. Is there any way for me to invest in your startup? I am, by no means a VC. Just a normal salaried individual that wishes to invest a little bit in your startup.

Please drop me a note on sudhanshu[at]cheq[dot]money

Happy to chat.

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by Yeul » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 8:28 AM UTC

In the Netherlands we just let dumb foreigners use their creditcard instead of making things complicated for them. You'll be charged an arm and a leg for it though but if you stick to the approved tourist areas your Visacard will be accepted.

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by asimpleusecase » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 8:31 AM UTC

Android only? Lots of tourists will have iPhone

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by SSLy » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 8:32 AM UTC

iprathik wrote: post #57

sudshekhar wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We're also a part of the same initiative. Behind the scenes story below : Until last year, there was no way for Indian fintechs to provide UPI services to international citizens. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided in January 2023 to issue UPI enabled wallets to international citizens visiting India during G20. We got a call late at night asking if our team can quickly deliver this solution. Our team stepped up a…

who called?

modi's party

Re: Show HN: Cheq UPI – India's first UPI payments app for foreigners

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Post by sudshekhar » Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 8:34 AM UTC

asimpleusecase wrote: post #68

Android only? Lots of tourists will have iPhone

We support both platforms.

Our download redirects to the android playstore by default on desktop. But if you open it on the iphone, it will take you to the app store.

https://link-to.app/cheq