International tourists coming to India will now be able to enjoy a seamless digital payment experience, all thanks to UPI One World! The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has rolled out this digital payment service to simplify digital transactions for foreign tourists. Read on to know more about UPI One World and how to avail this service.
What is UPI One World & Who Can Use It?
NPCI is thrilled to rollout UPI One World to all* international travellers visiting India. With this development foreign visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in India’s rich culture, cuisine, and many diverse experiences with the ease of UPI payments.
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— NPCI (@NPCI_NPCI) July 23, 2024
To make real-time digital payment easier and seamless for international visitors, NPCI has unveiled the UPI One World wallet. Working along the lines of UPI payments, this service will allow foreign tourists to experience cashless travel in India. As per NPCI, with the help of UPI One World, foreign travellers will have the “opportunity to immerse themselves in India’s rich culture, cuisine, and many diverse experiences with the ease of UPI payments.”
This service is available for all international tourists coming to India. As per a Business Standard report, foreign tourists can use the UPI One World app by simply scanning the QR codes to make payments at any merchant location. Furthermore, in accordance with foreign exchange regulations, any unused balance can be easily transferred back to the original payment source.
This wallet service was first introduced during the G20 Summit held in India last year. Authorities believe that UPI One World will eliminate the need to carry cash and the complexities of foreign exchange transactions for tourists.
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How Can Foreign Tourists Avail This Service?
If a foreign tourist wishes to avail of UPI One World service, then they can get it through authorised PPI issuers. These services are available at various airports, hotels, designated money exchange locations and other touchpoints. The tourist will then have to follow a full KYC process based on a passport and valid visa to avail of this service. Once issued, the wallet can be loaded, either in cash or through other payment modes.
Arrangements to avail of this service are also available at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for delegates participating in World Heritage Committee meetings. The event is on till July 31 and NPCI has made special arrangements for them to acquire this wallet service at the meeting venue.
This is truly an amazing step by the NPCI to make travel easier and safer for foreign tourists! Let us know your thoughts about UPI One World in the comments.
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