UPI Update: India's UPI is making waves in these countries, Qatar is also included in the list..

India's digital payment system, UPI (Unified Payments Interface), is now operational in Qatar. NPCI International Payments Limited, in collaboration with Qatar National Bank (QNB), launched this service. This means that Indian tourists can now make payments directly from their mobile phones at major tourist attractions and duty-free shops in Qatar.

With UPI coming to Qatar, Indian travelers will no longer have to worry about exchanging currency. They will be able to make payments directly from their mobile phones, eliminating the risk of carrying cash and the hassle of exchanging. Before Qatar, India's UPI is already operational in eight other countries. Let's find out which countries are currently available for UPI payments.

UPI is making waves in these countries around the world.
The Indian mobile payment system, UPI (Unified Payments Interface), has revolutionized the country. Its popularity is now growing across borders. Many countries have adopted UPI, making payments easier and faster.

1. France - France became the first European country to launch UPI in 2024. Tickets to the world-famous Eiffel Tower in Paris can now be purchased using UPI.

2. United Arab Emirates (UAE) - UPI has been available in the UAE since 2021. Especially at the Dubai Mall and other major shopping hubs, UPI payments are being accepted via QR codes. This allows both locals and tourists to make digital payments easily, making transactions faster and safer.

3. Bhutan - Bhutan also adopted the UPI payment system through the BHIM app in 2021, making cashless payments much easier for its citizens.

4. Nepal - Cross-border UPI payments between India and Nepal will be available in Nepal from 2024. This means that people traveling to Nepal from India or Nepalese citizens can make payments using UPI in India.

5. Mauritius - In 2024, Mauritius implemented UPI and RuPay card services. UPI is now accepted as a local payment option in Mauritius.

6. Sri Lanka - In 2024, Sri Lanka also launched UPI services, strengthening economic and business ties between the two countries. Payments between merchants and customers through UPI have become easy, fast, and secure.

7. Singapore - In Singapore, UPI will be rolled out nationwide in 2023. Payments using UPI will be made possible through QR codes at all retail stores, markets, and tourist destinations.

8. Trinidad and Tobago - In July of this year, the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago also launched UPI payments through the BHIM app. This has enabled citizens and the Indian community there to benefit from digital payments.

What is UPI?
UPI, or Unified Payments Interface, is a digital payment method that facilitates real-time money transfers. It allows you to send or receive money instantly by simply entering a mobile number, UPI ID, or scanning a QR code. Many apps, such as Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and BHIM, all work through UPI. This technology has revolutionized digital payments in India and is now expanding to many countries around the world. It is reducing the need for paper cash and currency exchange, making both travel and shopping easier.

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