Which foreign countries accepts UPI payments?

UPI services are now available in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, the Ministry of External Affairs announced today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a virtual event to launch Unified Payments Interface UPI and RuPay card services in these nations.

Users can make UPI payments in Sri Lanka and Mauritius by linking their bank account to a UPI-compatible mobile app. They need to provide recipient information such as bank account number, amount, and currency when setting up their account.

Moreover, the Indian government persistently champions the utilisation of its digital payment infrastructure, notably the UPI, to facilitate streamlined cross-border transactions. These initiatives aim to reduce the expenses associated with fund transfers and remittance payments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media, “The launch of India's UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius underscores the robust linkages between our countries.”

PM Modi said, "This initiative will benefit the Indian diaspora in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. It will lessen the reliance on hard currency. Enabling the use of UPI and Rupay card facilities will allow payments in our own currency at a cheaper rate."

Today, they launched the RuPay card services in Mauritius. The extension of RuPay card services in Mauritius allows Mauritian banks to issue cards based on the RuPay mechanism in Mauritius. This will make it easier to use the RuPay Card for settlements both in India and Mauritius.

List of Countries Accepting UPI Payment

Thanks to the collaboration of NPCI, NIPL, and other partners, UPI payments have expanded to several countries. Bhutan, the first nation beyond India, has facilitated transactions via the BHIM app using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Now, here follows the complete list:

Country	Date
Bhutan	13 July, 2021
United Arab Emirates	21 April, 2022
Malaysia	2021
Singapore	21 February, 2023
Nepal	December 2023
Oman	December 2023
Qatar	15 March, 2023
Russia	April 2023
France	2 February, 2024
Sri Lanka	12 February, 2024
Mauritius	12 February, 2024
United Kingdom	Ongoing

Activating UPI International on PhonePe

1. Launch the UPI app and navigate to the home screen.
2. Tap on your profile picture.
3. In the Payment Settings section, choose UPI International.
4. Select the Activate button adjacent to the desired bank account for international UPI payments.
5. Confirm the activation by entering your UPI PIN.

Making International Payments with UPI on Google Pay

1. Open the Google Pay app.
2. Select Scan QR code.
3. Scan the QR code provided by the international merchant.
4. Input the amount in the payable foreign currency.
5. Choose the bank account for the transaction.
6. Authenticate the payment by entering your UPI PIN.

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