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Prepaid Wallet License
Launching a wallet, prepaid card, or gift instrument as a non-bank means RBI authorisation — with net-worth thresholds, escrow rules, KYC obligations, and a framework that is actively being rewritten. We keep your application aligned with the current rules.
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Your documents and structure are checked before anything is filed.
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Fees and packages for Prepaid Wallet License
Every requirement is a little different, so we quote after a short discussion — the consultation itself is free.
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Prepaid Wallet License
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Prepaid Wallet (PPI) License Package Inclusions
- RBI PPI authorisation application preparation
- Net worth and capital compliance roadmap
- Escrow and customer grievance framework
- Interoperability (UPI) readiness check
- Application follow-up until authorisation
Overview
What PPI authorisation actually involves
Non-bank entities need RBI authorisation to issue prepaid payment instruments — wallets, prepaid cards, and gift instruments.
Only a company incorporated in India can apply, with minimum net-worth requirements certified by a statutory auditor.
PPI funds must be maintained in an escrow account with a scheduled commercial bank, with auditor certification.
Instruments carry prescribed limits on balances, loading, and usage by category — the framework was under RBI review in 2026.
Authorised issuers file periodic reports and maintain KYC, grievance redressal, and disclosure standards.
Benefits
Why wallet and PPI promoters work with us
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Readiness against current norms
Wallet authorisation has capital, KYC, escrow, and technology requirements — and the framework is evolving. We assess your readiness against the current rules.
Application documentation
Net-worth proof, fit-and-proper documentation, business plan — compiled for RBI's Department of Payment and Settlement Systems.
Escrow and systems guidance
Escrow with a scheduled commercial bank, auditor certification, transaction limits — the operational backbone RBI inspects.
Ongoing compliance setup
Authorisation is the start — reporting, KYC compliance, and grievance redressal run forever. We set up the calendar.
Documents
What documents do you need for a Prepaid Wallet License?
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Applicant documents
Verified against MCA requirements
Licensing dossier
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
Prepaid Wallet License process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 5
Assess the licensing route
PPI authorisation from RBI is mandatory before issuing any wallet. We assess whether you need a fresh authorisation or can partner with an existing authorised issuer — partnership is faster for MVPs.
Structure the application
We map your product — limits, KYC tiers, merchant acceptance — to RBI's PPI categories so the application asks for exactly the right authorisation.
Compile the dossier
We prepare the complete application with financials, policies, technology documentation, and governance details. Compilation typically takes 6-8 weeks.
RBI examination
RBI's Department of Payment and Settlement Systems examines the application, focusing on financial soundness, systems security, and consumer protection. Clarifications are common.
Authorisation and compliance
On grant of authorisation, we help you implement ongoing obligations — escrow maintenance, periodic reporting to RBI, KYC compliance, and the customer liability framework for unauthorised transactions.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
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RBI payments licensing specialists
PPI, P2P, and NBFC licensing are regular work for us — RBI's payments lens is familiar.
Current with regulatory change
The framework is moving. We track the drafts and final directions so your application doesn't go stale.
Full-stack handling
Application, escrow, KYC, reporting — one team for the full journey.
RBI payments licensing specialists: PPI, P2P, and NBFC licensing are regular work for us — RBI's payments lens is familiar.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Yes — non-bank entities need RBI authorisation to issue prepaid payment instruments (wallets, prepaid cards, gift instruments). Banks already permitted to issue debit cards follow a lighter intimation process.
RBI's draft Master Direction (2026) proposed minimum net-worth of Rs. 5 crore at application, rising to Rs. 15 crore by the end of the third financial year. Since these were draft proposals, we confirm the final notified norms when you apply.
Typically several months — the application goes through scrutiny with queries. A complete first filing with proper documentation moves faster.
Gift PPIs, transit PPIs, general-purpose wallets, and specific-purpose instruments each have different limits — for example, the draft proposed caps on outstanding balances and cash loading. We design your product within the applicable limits.
PPI funds must be held in an escrow account with a scheduled commercial bank, usable only for authorised PPI business, with periodic auditor certification. We guide the escrow setup as part of the engagement.
Quote-based, covering the application, documentation, and compliance setup. Request a quote with your company details.
A PPI authorisation is for stored-value instruments — a lighter process than a payments bank licence, which is a full banking licence. If your ambition is deposits and a broader banking play, we will tell you which route fits.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
Compliance rules change. If something on this page looks outdated, tell us on WhatsApp and we'll fix it — and your filing will always follow the current rules, not just what's written here.
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