Unified Payment Interface, commonly known as UPI, services are now available in two more countries: Sri Lanka and Mauritius. During a virtual ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the countries are connecting historical relations in a modern digital way.
“This is proof of our commitment to the development of our people. Through fintech connectivity, not only cross-border transactions but also cross-border connections will be strengthened. India’s Unified Payments Interface, that is UPI, is now performing a new responsibility – Uniting Partners with India,” Modi said. The RuPay card services were also launched in Mauritius.
With UPI now available in two more countries, here is a list of nations that now support this digital payment service.
UPI in Bhutan
In July 2021 NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the International arm of National Payment Corporation of India and Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan partnered for enabling and implementing BHIM UPI QR-based payments in Bhutan.
UPI, RuPay in Oman
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the start of Indian RuPay cards issued by banks in India at all OmanNet network ATMs, POS & E-commerce sites; as well as UPI in October 2022.
UPI, RuPay in Mauritius
Mauritius became the latest country to enable UPI payments for local businesses as well as the use of RuPay cards. Banks in Mauritius will be able to issue RuPay cards locally through the MauCAS card network.
UPI in Sri Lanka
Indians visiting Sri Lanka will now be able to make digital payments through QR codes at merchant locations using their UPI apps.
UPI in Nepal
UPI is now supported in Nepal and Indians visiting Nepal can pay digitally using UPI apps. Additionally, they can send money to India with a UPI ID through mobile banking.
UPI in France
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Lyra announced UPI adoption in France earlier this month. This means that if you are in France, you can visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris and pay using UPI.
UPI in other Southeast Asia countries
NIPL has also signed an agreement with Liquid Group to enable QR-based UPI payments in 10 Southeast Asia countries. These include Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
The government is also working to bring UPI service support in the United Kingdom, Australia, European nations and the US, among others.
