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India's UPI goes live in 11 countries, merchant features vary

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30 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has launched in 11 countries including the UAE, Singapore, France, and Mauritius, though the available merchant features differ by country.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 37 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face new opportunities as India’s UPI rolls out regionally with varied merchant features; this uneven rollout opens doors to target markets where UPI integration is partial and your offering can fill gaps.

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37 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026

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