UPI Global — International UPI: Complete 101 Guide
UPI Global — International UPI: Complete 101 Guide Last updated: March 2026 What is UPI Global? UPI Global is the international expansion of India’s Unified Payments Interface, enabling UPI transactions outside India. Vision Enable Indians to pay globally via UPI Allow tourists to use UPI in India Promote India Stack as DPI export Countries Live Country Status Launch Singapore Live 2023 UAE Live 2024 France Pilot 2024 UK Pilot 2025 USA Pilot 2025 Nepal Live 2024 Bhutan Live 2024 How UPI Global Works For Indians Abroad Use existing UPI app with international SIM Transaction routes through partner bank Foreign exchange at real-time rates Merchant receives in local currency For Tourists in India Download BHIM or partner app Link international card/account Scan QR to pay in India Settlement in home currency Global Adoption Partner Networks Visa/Mastercard: Card integration Local Banks: Payment acceptance P2P Platforms: Cross-border transfers India Stack Global DPI export initiative Model replicated in other countries Technical assistance to governments Consumer Rights Exchange rate transparency Fraud protection (same as domestic UPI) 24/7 customer support Dispute resolution via RBI