How to activate international UPI before traveling abroad, see step by step guide
Activate UPI payments for international trip: If you are planning to go abroad and are worried about the payment, today we will know how to use UPI in some countries like Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Bhutan, Oman, Nepal.
How to activate Google Pay?
- First open Google Pay app and tap on Scan QR Code
- Now scan the QR code of any international merchant
- Then enter the amount as required
- Now select the bank account in which you want to make the payment
- Then a screen appears to activate 'UPI International'
- Tap on Activate UPI International here
How to Activate UPI International on PhonePay?
- First of all open UPI app and click on your profile photo
- Now go to Payment Settings section and select UPI International
- Click on the active button next to the bank account you want to use for international UPI payments
- Then enter your UPI PIN
The facility will be available in these countries
UPI can be used in countries like Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Bhutan, Oman, Nepal, France and UAE. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India, has launched QR-based UPI payments in 10 South East Asian countries, signing agreements with other countries. These include Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. India is also working to bring UPI service support to the United Kingdom, Australia, European countries and the US.
This means you can use your phone app to make Indian Rupee payments through UPI in any of these countries. Also for international payments you can use only those banks that support UPI International.
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