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RBI proposes to relax norms for allowing new players in retail payment systems

22 Jan 2019 Evaluate

In a bid to give a fillip to innovation and competition, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to relax norms for allowing new players in retail payment systems. It has been issuing guidelines for various payment systems and grants authorisation to non-banks for setting up and operating payment systems. Licensed banks also need to obtain specific permission from RBI for setting up and operating a payment system. It added that at the end of 2018, there are a total of 89 authorised non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) in the country.

In its policy paper on 'Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems', the RBI proposes a multi-pronged policy action for a more appropriate level of retail payment systems and operators. With regard to entry point norms for entities, it pointed out that a judicious approach needs to be adopted with regard to networth criteria. Adding further, it said for all payment systems it would be desirable that they have physical presence in the country, impeccable track record and are likely to conform to the best overall standards, including those pertaining to customer service and efficiency.

The central bank also makes a case for alignment of regulatory framework to encourage enhanced participation of both bank and non-bank entities. Also, it is planning to encourage more players to participate in and promote pan-India payment platforms and would bring out a policy paper. It noted that with the maturing of the retail payments market, it is important that the concentration risk in retail payment systems is minimised from a financial stability perspective.

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