Big gift from NPCI for foreign tourists; Now even visitors to India can use UPI

• Big gift from NPCI for foreign tourists
• Now even visitors to India can use UPI
• How will guests use the service?

UPI One World for Foreigners: Digital Payment System of India, UPI, Now becoming popular globally. By NPCI from Delhi The UPI One World Wallet service has been launched for guests from over 40 countries attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam. Foreign tourists and delegates will no longer need an Indian mobile number or local bank account to make payments in India.

What is ‘UPI One World’ and how does it work?

It is a Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) wallet specially designed for foreign travelers. Foreign visitors can register using their country’s passport and visa. They no longer need to rely on large amounts of cash or forex cards. They can directly top up the wallet using their currency or card. With this wallet, they can make payments to any merchant in India by scanning the QR code.

Bharat’s digital payments ecosystem welcomes the world.

With UPI One World, international delegates can transact seamlessly.
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How will guests use the service?

NPCI has made this service very easy. This service is available at NPCI Pavilion at Hall No. 14 and Summit Venue (Bharat Mandapam) of New Delhi International Airport. Guests have to download the CheqUPI app, enter their basic information and set up their UPI PIN with selfie verification. They can load up to ₹25,000 at a time, with a monthly limit of ₹50,000. The best part is that if there is any balance in the wallet at the end of the trip, it can be transferred back to their original payment source (foreign account).

Why is this activity special?

According to Sohini Rajola, Executive Director of Growth, NPCI, this service allows foreign tourists to experience India’s Made in India digital public infrastructure (DPI). This not only promotes global connectivity but also shows how seamless cross-border payments can become in the future.

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