Antwort Is UPI going global? Weitere Antworten – Which countries accept UPI

Is UPI going global?
Overseas markets accepting UPI payments include Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, France, Nepal, UK, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, to name a few. India is making significant strides in expanding the network of its digital payment systems like RuPay, UPI (Unified Payments Interface), etc.CUP is a payment method from China. Other names of the methods are China UnionPay or UPI (for international payments) or simply UnionPay. It was founded in 20020. Basically, UnionPay is the biggest card scheme in mainland China.Yes, UPI apps like BHIM, GPay , Phonepe, etc can also be used outside India to send and recieve money in your Local account. NRI/NRE accounts should be used for such transfers outside India.

Can UPI ID be used internationally : When you travel abroad, you can use UPI International to pay international businesses by scanning a QR code, as explained above. However, this provision is not intended for outward remittances from India. As of now, sending money out of India through UPI is not yet available for consumers, but it's coming very soon.

Is UPI available in the USA

From 30 April 2023, international mobile numbers from Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the UK will be able to access the UPI transaction facility. It will be available through non-resident external (NRE) and non-resident ordinary (NRO) accounts.

Is UPI available in Europe : Worldline SA will enable European merchants' POS terminals to accept UPI as per the MoU signed. The initial market expansion will include Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Payment will be facilitated through the Worldline QR code.

Mumbai/Toulouse, 2nd February 2024: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) in partnership with Lyra, a French leader in securing e-commerce and proximity payments, has announced the acceptance of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment mechanism in France starting with the iconic Eiffel Tower.

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Lyra announced UPI adoption in France. India's UPI has gained global traction with initiatives in Bhutan, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and others. UPI collaborations extend to regions like Europe, Japan, and the US, fostering cross-border transactions.

How can NRI use UPI

Yes, NRIs can carry out the following UPI transactions from outside India:

  1. Sending money/ making payments to Indian merchants or UPI/ VPA IDs.
  2. Scanning any Indian QR code to send money to the QR code/ associated VPA.
  3. Sending money to any Indian mobile number (if the mobile number is enabled for UPI)

UPI simplifies the entire process by enabling quick and easy transfers directly from a mobile device," said Kunal Varma, CEO and Co-Founder, Freo. NRIs can use UPI while staying abroad by linking their Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) or Non-Resident External (NRE) accounts with a UPI-enabled app, added Kunal.Non-Resident Indians (NRI) will now be able to access the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on their international mobile numbers as well. Non-Resident Indians (NRI) will now be able to access the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on their international mobile numbers as well.

Yes, UPI apps like BHIM, GPay , Phonepe, etc can also be used outside India to send and recieve money in your Local account. NRI/NRE accounts should be used for such transfers outside India. UPI apps track your location using GPS feature permission to avoid any suspicious activity on your account.

Is UPI working in Germany : Germany's federal minister for digital and transport Volker Wissing. Germany's federal minister for digital and transport Volker Wissing on 20 August used Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make a payment at a vegetable shop in the national capital.

Can NRI use UPI now : Yes, NRIs can use UPI for transactions in India. NRIs can generate a UPI/ VPA ID on ICICI Bank iMobile Pay application by using their ICICI Bank registered Indian mobile number or overseas mobile number from approved geographies, i.e. Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA.

Can NRIs use GPay

Be it google Pay, Paytm, or any other UPI-supporting app, you will need to log in with your international mobile number, add your bank account, and there you go you can make UPI payments and transactions. But note that your international number must be linked with your NRE/NRO bank account.

Yes, NRIs can use UPI from their registered overseas mobile number from the approved geographies, i.e. Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA for INR transactions in India.NRIs can use UPI while staying abroad by linking their Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) or Non-Resident External (NRE) accounts with a UPI-enabled app, added Kunal.