Geographic Regions

Indian Subcontinent

158 questions
What licenses must Indian e-commerce companies like Flipkart and Shimply hold? May 9, 2013 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures What licenses are required to sell goods online in India? May 9, 2013 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures Why is there resistance to online payments among Indian consumers? Apr 7, 2013 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Why does PayPal struggle with Indian regulations while 2Checkout does not? Apr 7, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries What are the reasons behind low adoption of online payments among Indian users? Apr 7, 2013 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Why does PayPal face legal and regulatory hurdles in India compared to 2Checkout? Apr 7, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries Online Payment Gateways and Processing: Can someone explain the likely reasons behind Nokia Money shutting down in India? Apr 3, 2013 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned Why did Nokia Money shut down in India? Apr 3, 2013 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned What’s required to run an SMS subscription service in Pakistan? Mar 10, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries Why does India’s RBI strictly regulate incoming overseas payments? Mar 9, 2013 Licensing in Other Countries Which Pakistani bank is most advanced digitally and strongest in social media performance? Mar 6, 2013 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned What advantages does an American Express corporate card offer in India? Feb 8, 2013 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Do Pakistani banks maintain internal credit scores for customers? Feb 8, 2013 Lending, Credit Scores and BNPL What perks come with holding an American Express corporate card in India? Feb 8, 2013 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards What does it cost a bank to produce and issue a debit card? Jan 10, 2013 Card Networks and Card Issuing Should Indian companies accept online payments with a 1–2% fee instead of receiving cheques? Jan 1, 2013 Payment Operations, Pricing and Fees Which payment gateways work for a self-hosted online store in India? Dec 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What payment gateway options exist for self-hosted e-commerce stores in India? Dec 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What does the term “wireless” signify in “wireless funds transfer”? Nov 12, 2012 Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance Is it better to sell computers on eBay or create your own e-commerce site? Nov 8, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments Will foreign direct investment in eCommerce be permitted in the near future? Nov 6, 2012 E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments What could be a strong USP for a new US-to-India online money transfer service? Oct 9, 2012 Money Transfer Business and MTOs What are the top resources for learning about India’s online and mobile payments industry? Oct 8, 2012 Learning and Certifications: Guides, Calculators, Quizzes and Courses Money Transfers: Which startups offer remittance services from the US/UK to India? Oct 2, 2012 Money Transfer Business and MTOs As an Indian tech-support startup, how can we integrate directly with payment gateways without relying on third-party processors? Sep 7, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What is the central-bank-assigned Bank Code called in India, and where can I locate it? Aug 8, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What are the most affordable merchant account options available in India? Jul 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What’s the best affordable merchant account option in India? Jul 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Is there a simpler method for a Pakistani startup to accept PayPal and credit card payments? Jul 4, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Is there a payment gateway that supports both Indian and international transactions? We currently use DirecPay, but it rejects cards with non-Indian billing addresses, forcing us to direct international customers to PayPal. Jun 11, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Is there a payment gateway that can accept both Indian and international payments (including non-Indian billing addresses)? Jun 11, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What is a reliable payment processing solution for a small online store? Jun 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What’s the best way to set up payment processing for a small e-commerce store? Jun 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What are cost-effective, reliable ways to receive online payments in Pakistan? Apr 10, 2012 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online What are reliable and affordable ways to receive online payments in Pakistan? Apr 10, 2012 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online How can a website accept payments from users in South Asian countries like Bangladesh or Pakistan? Feb 9, 2012 Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement How can a website accept payments from South Asian countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan? Feb 9, 2012 Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement Which Indian laws and regulations address e-commerce fraud? Jan 10, 2012 Fraud and Scams What options does an Indian startup have to use Authorize.net with a US bank and merchant account? Jan 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How can an Indian startup use Authorize.net with a U.S. bank and merchant account? Jan 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What’s the fastest service for sending remittances to India? Jan 7, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What online billing options suit Indian service providers with domestic and international clients? Jan 4, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Are there billing or invoicing solutions in India that work for both domestic and international clients? Jan 4, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How do online payment systems in India differ from those used in the United States? Dec 12, 2011 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What’s required to operate an SMS subscription service in Pakistan? Dec 7, 2011 Licensing in Other Countries Which payment gateways are suitable for a self-hosted e-commerce store in India? Dec 4, 2011 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Which reliable and low-cost methods can businesses in Pakistan use to get paid online? Nov 10, 2011 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Can Chinese Square-like card readers be used in India and what approvals are required? Nov 10, 2011 Licensing in Other Countries Which Indian laws regulate e-commerce fraud and online scams? Nov 8, 2011 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What unmet needs in India’s mobile banking and payments space could startups address? Oct 6, 2011 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems