The company said the integration enables card-based payments through Google Pay on its international payment gateway, marking a shift from traditional card-only payment flows that typically require manual entry of card details and additional authentication steps.
The move comes amid a broader industry trend towards digital wallets in e-commerce. Industry estimates suggest wallets could account for a majority share of global online transaction value by the end of the decade, as consumers opt for faster and more streamlined payment options.
For Indian exporters, cross-border transactions have often relied on card-led payment systems, which can involve multiple steps and potentially lead to higher checkout drop-offs. By adding Google Pay as a payment option, businesses may be able to offer a more familiar interface for international customers, particularly in markets where the app has significant adoption.
The integration is part of Razorpay’s cross-border payments offering, which operates under a Payment Aggregator Cross Border (PA-CB) licence issued by the Reserve Bank of India. This framework allows the company to facilitate both inward and outward international payments under regulatory oversight.
The development also builds on Razorpay’s earlier support for Apple Pay, expanding the range of global wallet options available to Indian merchants through a single integration.
India’s export sector has seen steady growth in recent years, with total exports reaching $825 billion in FY25, according to official data. Policymakers have outlined ambitions to scale this figure further over the coming years, supported in part by digital infrastructure improvements and growing participation in global e-commerce.
Analysts say smoother checkout experiences and wider acceptance of internationally recognised payment methods could play a role in improving conversion rates for exporters targeting overseas consumers, although adoption levels and impact will depend on market-specific preferences and regulatory considerations.
