Written By: Divya | By: Divya | Published: Apr 23, 2026, 07:53 PM (IST)
Travelling abroad? These 7 countries accept UPI payments
UPI is not just limited to India. With multiple countries adopting it, travellers can now make payments abroad more easily using familiar apps and QR-based systems. Here are the 7 countries which will accept UPI.
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From India To Global Payments
What started as a simple payment system in India is now expanding globally. If you are travelling abroad, know about these countries which can accept UPI.
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Bhutan
Bhutan became the first country to accept UPI in 2021. It allowed Indian users to make QR-based payments using apps like BHIM.
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France
UPI is now available in France, starting with places like the Eiffel Tower and expanding to retail locations in Paris for tourist payments.
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UPI in Nepal
Indian users can now make UPI payments in Nepal through QR codes. This mainly supports person-to-merchant transactions across local businesses.
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UPI in UAE
UPI is being rolled out across thousands of merchants in the UAE, including malls, hotels, and transport services, making payments easier for travellers.
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UPI in Mauritius And Sri Lanka
UPI services were introduced in Mauritius and Sri Lanka together, helping tourists and residents make seamless digital payments across borders.
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UPI in Singapore
UPI is linked with Singapore’s PayNow system, allowing real-time money transfers between the two countries along with merchant payments.
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UPI in South Korea
India and South Korea are working on linking their payment systems, which could allow UPI-style QR payments for travellers in the near future.