Geographic Regions

Indian Subcontinent

158 questions
What is the intended purpose or benefit of establishing a women’s bank in India? Jun 5, 2015 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Why is a one-time password (OTP) required for nearly all banking activities in India? Jun 5, 2015 Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication What are some successful mobile payment solutions, and what factors contributed to their success? May 5, 2015 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Can Visa debit cards with a Pakistani billing address be used for online shopping? May 5, 2015 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Why did Citibank Pakistan discontinue ecommerce gateway services, and what systemic issues make banks reluctant to offer them? May 3, 2015 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Why do Pakistani banks currently avoid offering merchant accounts for ecommerce businesses? May 3, 2015 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Is there any way to create a PayPal account from Pakistan? May 3, 2015 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments What ever happened to Thomas Cremer’s multi-billion-dollar plan to build the world’s tallest tower in Karachi? Apr 10, 2015 General Finance Questions How do so many Pakistanis have PayPal accounts if PayPal doesn’t operate in Pakistan? Apr 10, 2015 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online How hard is it to correct a mistaken transaction at a Pakistani bank? Apr 10, 2015 Consumer Protection, Customer Rights and Customer Service Which regions of the world are underserved yet rapidly expanding their online presence? Apr 7, 2015 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion What is the most effective way for an India-registered company to accept card payments from the U.S.? Apr 1, 2015 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Why haven’t banks implemented fingerprint identity checks at point-of-sale terminals? Mar 2, 2015 Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication What is the usual process for closing a bank account in Pakistan? Feb 12, 2015 How Banks Work Which payment gateway providers let Pakistan-based e-commerce businesses offer PayPal as a checkout option? Feb 8, 2015 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways I live in India and have no U.S. contacts—how can I open a U.S. business bank account remotely? Feb 7, 2015 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business What is the cheapest way to send money from Europe to India? Jan 11, 2015 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What is the cheapest way to buy Bitcoin in Pakistan? Jan 10, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What are some standout startups in Pakistan? Jan 10, 2015 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business How do banks in Pakistan recover money from borrowers who don’t pay? Jan 7, 2015 Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL How can a charity in Pakistan set up an online donation system to accept credit card payments? Jan 7, 2015 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Which mutual funds are considered the best investment options in Pakistan? Jan 4, 2015 Wealth Management, Private Banking and Family Offices What real-world problems does Bitcoin solve that existing financial systems cannot solve as effectively? Jan 1, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics How might Bitcoin change the remittance industry, if at all? Nov 12, 2014 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What is the IBFT fee charged by Pakistani banks? Nov 9, 2014 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Is there a directory of small investment businesses in Pakistan, and who are they? Oct 9, 2014 General Finance Questions Has anyone tried launching prepaid shopping cards in Pakistan that work across multiple online stores? Oct 9, 2014 Licensing in Other Countries Why don’t Pakistani online businesses accept Bitcoin payments? Oct 9, 2014 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Online Payments: How can NGOs in India accept donations from abroad? Oct 8, 2014 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Where can I obtain detailed data on incoming remittances to countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh? Oct 4, 2014 Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics How do Pakistani software companies manage recurring payments when no local e-payment infrastructure exists? Sep 6, 2014 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online How can someone make online purchases without using a credit card? Sep 3, 2014 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments Which payment methods do people in Pakistan commonly use to pay for Facebook ad campaigns? Sep 1, 2014 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards How can I convert cryptocurrencies into Indian rupees, and is there any way to do this via PayPal? Aug 8, 2014 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Which Bitcoin trading exchanges in India provide an API? Aug 6, 2014 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets How can an Indian citizen open a bank account in the U.S., UK, or another country? Jul 12, 2014 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business Pakistan has millions of mobile, internet, and Facebook users—what business ideas could monetize this market, and how should products be delivered and paid for? Jul 8, 2014 Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business How can I find a payment-gateway consultant in India? Jun 8, 2014 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How can I receive payments from a U.S. organization if I only have a Bank Alfalah account in Pakistan? May 10, 2014 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What is a good investment strategy for a 22-year-old in India? May 8, 2014 Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving Which Pakistani tech companies are building their own products rather than only doing services? May 4, 2014 Banking and Payments Technology Stack Why is PayPal not available in Pakistan? Apr 6, 2014 Licensing in Other Countries What steps are needed to build a CCAvenue-style payment gateway in India, and what functions does a gateway perform? Apr 3, 2014 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Will Pakistan always remain in its current state, or can things significantly improve? Jan 7, 2014 Payments (General) If a US-based company offers a web-based software application in Pakistan, what legal rights or requirements apply before entering the market? Sep 6, 2013 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures How do remittances from the Middle East to India affect the rupee’s value? Sep 5, 2013 Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy Why is there no PayPal-like peer-to-peer money-transfer system in India? Sep 5, 2013 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments Are there Payment Service Providers in India, and what is required to become one? Aug 8, 2013 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What is the best travel card for an Indian student visiting the U.S. for a three-month externship? Jun 2, 2013 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards How do credit-card reward point programs work economically for banks? May 12, 2013 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards