India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been successfully launched in Greece, making it the 10th country to implement India’s digital payment system. The upgrade additionally expands UPI’s global reach and renders digital payments more accessible for Indian travellers visiting the country. Read on to know more.
UPI Goes Live In Greece, Expands Global Reach
Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal officially announced the inauguration during his official visit to Athens, where he observed a live display of the partnership formed by the Eurobank and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) at Eurobank’s headquarters.
With Greece becoming part of the system, UPI is now available in 10 countries through merchant QR code transactions, cross-border payment methods, and transfer services.
The countries where UPI is currently available are:
- Singapore
- United Arab Emirates
- France
- Mauritius
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Qatar
- Sri Lanka
- Cambodia
- Greece
Making Overseas Payments Easier For Indian Travellers
In advance of Greece, Cambodia officially became the ninth nation to allow UPI transactions after NIPL collaborated with ACLEDA Bank to implement payments via Cambodia’s national QR code system, KHQR.
France has also performed an important role in UPI’s global expansion. The payment system was first launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 2024 and later spread to popular retail destinations, including Galeries Lafayette in Nice.
Talking about the latest rollout, Piyush Goyal told Moneycontrol that the rising acceptance of UPI across countries indicates growing global confidence in India’s digital payment system and technology-driven advancements.
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Established by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI allows for instant digital payments through mobile applications. Its growth overseas seeks to simplify payments for Indian travellers while making cross-border transactions faster, more seamless and cost-effective.
Well, good news for travellers!
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What does UPI full form?
The full form of UPI is Unified Payments Interface.
Who is the owner of UPI?
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is owned and developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a non-profit organisation established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
Is UPI 100% safe?
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is technologically highly secure, featuring bank-grade encryption and mandatory multi-factor authentication.