UnionPay International has launched UPI Developer, an open platform that will allow third-party developers to create new applications based on the company's cross-border mobile payment products and other technologies.

Developers will be able to use UnionPay's application programming interface to integrate the UnionPay technology into their own products, according to a press release.

UPI is offering three kinds of services through UPI Developer. One providing access to one of 18 of the company's top payment and data services, including QR Code payment and token. Secondly, a combination of multiple API's that allow partners to create one-stop payment solutions. Third they will offer technical documentation, guidance, testing and certification.

"With the development of innovative payment technology and commercial applications, UPI is accelerating building up its innovative payment technology and service capacity and promoting the digitalization of its card business to support the development of mobile payments," said Cai Jianbo, CEO of UnionPay in the release.

UnionPay, based in Shanghai, has developed a number of payment services, including the UnionPay app, the mobile QuickPass, the QR code payment and the in-app payment. The company's UPI has been used to develop UnionPay International Mobile Payment Service and TSP, which allows partners to conduct UnionPay mobile payment services quickly, according to the announcement.