UPI Cross-Border Transactions Surge: 20-Fold Growth in FY25, Expansion to 7 Countries

Cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions have grown 20 times to 755,000 in FY25, with a value of ₹258.53 crore, up from ₹19.7 crore in FY24. The numbers include peer-to-peer and peer-to-merchant transactions, with over 1.5 million international merchants accepting UPI. The platform is live in seven countries and is expanding globally, with NPCI International Payments responsible for its international expansion.

DHL has announced a significant expansion of its international shipping services, integrating its offerings directly into Shopify. This move aims to provide U.S.-based merchants with cost-effective and reliable cross-border shipping solutions. The partnership offers both DHL eCommerce and DHL Express services, including Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) and Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) options, to Shopify merchants.

The integration provides access to DHL eCommerce's Parcel International Direct and Parcel International Standard services, as well as DHL Express Worldwide. Parcel International Direct offers range-definite delivery to 37 key e-commerce markets with transit times of 5-12 business days, supporting DDP and including high visibility tracking and shipment value protection of up to $100. Parcel International Standard delivers to over 220 countries and territories, supporting DDU and offering full tracking and shipment value protection of up to $100. DHL Express Worldwide provides time-definite, door-to-door shipping to over 220 countries and territories within 1-3 business days, with customs clearance enabled through DHL Paperless Trade® and real-time tracking.

The partnership empowers small and medium-sized businesses to expand globally with simplified customs processes and enhanced customer experiences. The integration is currently available in the U.S. and Germany, with plans to expand into Canada in September 2025 and additional markets throughout 2025 and 2026.

This strategic move by DHL aims to meet the rising demand for simplified international logistics and provide a competitive edge to Shopify merchants. By offering both DHL Express and DHL eCommerce services, the partnership caters to a wide range of business needs, from affordable international shipping to expedited delivery options.

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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250825fl57324/dhl-expands-its-international-shipping-services-on-shopify-for-us-merchants