UPI goes global! Indians can now pay seamlessly in 12 countries; see the full list here

UPI, India's state-backed digital payments platform, is now operational in 9 countries including Singapore, France, UAE, and Cambodia, enabling Indian travellers and businesses to make QR-code payments abroad. The expansion reflects India's push to export its digital public infrastructure model and reduce dependence on traditional card networks for cross-border transactions.

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