Are you an Indian who has plans to travel to Qatar in the near future? Well, if your answer is yes, then you must read this article. We say this because soon you might be able to make payments through UPI in Qatar. This is true and we are here to tell you all about it.
UPI Payments To Soon Be Available In Qatar
Soon your UPI apps like PhonePe or GooglePay can be used for making easy payments in Qatar. This development comes after the NPCI International teamed up with Qatar National Bank to allow UPI payments in the nation. In case you weren’t aware, the Qatar National Bank Group is the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa and it operates in over 28 countries. Not to mention, they offer a variety of financial services and also have over 5000 ATMs.
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How Will It Make Travelling Easier For Tourists?
So, if UPI payments are allowed, you will be able to pay with UPI at several places. This includes everything from shops and tourist areas to leisurely activities and even duty-free shops and hotels. According to a report by Business Today, it was mentioned that this is going to make transactions much more easier and convenient as Indians constitute a large group of visitors. Not only Indians but even jobs and businesses in Qatar are bound to benefit from this partnership. Once they accept UPI payments, they will be able to offer faster and smoother checkout. As a result, it’s going to make the experience better for customers and even increase their sales.
So, once this payment is set up, it’s bound to revolutionise the way transactions are conducted which is bound to enhance the travel experience in Qatar like never before. Moreover, it’s also going to elevate the travel and hospitality sectors while empowering local merchants, offering them thriving conditions.
So, the next time you plan to travel to Qatar, chances are that you can make UPI payments.
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