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UPI now accepted in 10 countries as India, Uzbekistan ink cross-border payments deal

Published

31 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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India

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Read at moneycontrol.com

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

India and Uzbekistan have signed a cross-border payments deal allowing the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to be accepted in Uzbekistan, increasing UPI's acceptance to 10 countries. This expands seamless international digital payments access for users and businesses between the two nations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 5 sources have reported it between 30 Aug 2026 and 31 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your fintech startup can now tap into an expanded market as UPI reaches Uzbekistan, creating fresh opportunities for cross-border payment solutions and partnerships this week.

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5 sources · first reported 30 Aug 2026 · latest 31 Aug 2026

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