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Indian travellers can now use UPI for ride-hailing in Sri Lanka

11 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

11 August 2026

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technology

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Micromobility

◆ Geography

Sri Lanka

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

UPI payments are now accepted for ride-hailing services on PickMe in Sri Lanka, offering Indian tourists a 20% discount capped at LKR 750 per ride, expanding digital payment options for Indian travellers in the country.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now target Indian tourists in Sri Lanka by integrating UPI payment acceptance into your ride-hailing or travel app. This move reduces cash dependency for travellers and opens a clear path to compete on payment convenience and promotional offers.

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1 source · 11 Aug 2026

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Micromobilityupidigital-paymentsride-hailingcross-border-commercetourism