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City Index UPI deposit: does it work in India?
Short answerNot that we can confirm. City Index doesn't publish UPI or any Indian rupee method on its public pages. City Index is not on the RBI Alert List as of 24 Oct 2026; the RBI says the list isn't exhaustive.
The facts
UPI
Not confirmed
All deposit & withdrawal methods
Bank wire, Visa/Mastercard
Crypto (USDT)
Not published
Withdrawal time
Card 1-3 business days; bank wire 1-4 business days (third-party source)
RBI Alert List
Not listed
Data as of 2026-10-24, from City Index's own site and the sources on its full review. RBI list: RBI press release 2025-2026/1530, 19 Nov 2025.
Questions
Can I deposit to City Index with UPI?
Not that we can confirm. City Index doesn't publish UPI or any Indian rupee method on its public pages.
Can I withdraw from City Index to my Indian bank account?
City Index publishes: Card 1-3 business days; bank wire 1-4 business days (third-party source). Methods: Bank wire, Visa/Mastercard.
Is it legal to fund City Index from India?
City Index is not on the RBI Alert List as of 24 Oct 2026; the RBI says the list isn't exhaustive. Under FEMA, Indian residents may trade forex only in permitted forms on authorised platforms.
Which forex brokers accept UPI?
Brokers where we've confirmed UPI include Exness, Octa (OctaFX), XM, STARTRADER, Xellion Markets. Check each one's RBI Alert List status before funding.