How to Use UPI Global for Payments at International Stores

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has now gone global! With UPI Global Acceptance, you can pay at select international stores using your UPI app and Indian bank account. This means you don’t need to carry foreign cash or cards—you can simply scan and pay with your phone.

What is UPI Global Acceptance?

UPI Global Acceptance is a feature launched by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). It allows Indian users to make QR code-based payments at international merchant stores using any UPI-powered application.

It works just like you pay at local shops in India—scan the QR code and pay. But now, you can do it while travelling abroad!

Prerequisites: What You Need Before Using UPI International

To use this service, you need to do the following:

1. Activate UPI Global: Open your UPI-powered app (like Paytm) and enable the “UPI Global” or “UPI International” feature for your bank account.
2. Check if Your Bank and Country are Supported: Not all banks or countries support this yet. You can check the latest list on the official NPCI website.

How to Activate UPI International and Pay Seamlessly on Paytm?

Activating UPI International on Paytm is simple and takes just a few steps — allowing you to make secure international payments wherever UPI is accepted. Here’s how you can get started:

Step 1: Open the Paytm app on your device and head to your Profile section (on the left side of the home screen).

Step 2: Tap on ‘UPI & Payment Settings’, then select ‘UPI International.’

Step 3: Enable your bank account for international UPI payments and choose your activation period. (You can deactivate this service anytime you wish.)

Step 4: Verify the activation by entering your UPI PIN for added security.

Step 5: Once activated, you can scan UPI-enabled QR codes abroad and enjoy instant, hassle-free international payments via Paytm!

Paytm Brings UPI Access to NRIs — No Indian SIM Needed

Paytm now lets NRIs use their international mobile numbers to log in and make UPI payments via NRE or NRO bank accounts — no Indian SIM required.

Whether you’re in Singapore, the US, or the UK, your Paytm app connects you to India’s UPI network instantly, securely, and effortlessly.

How NRIs Can Start Making UPI Payments Using Their NRE/NRO Account

Step 1: Download and open the Paytm app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Sign up or log in using your international mobile number.
Step 3: Verify your device through an SMS confirmation.
Step 4: Link your NRE or NRO bank account that supports UPI.
Step 5: Set your UPI PIN to secure your transactions.
Step 6: You’re all set! Start making instant UPI payments anytime, anywhere.

Where Can You Use UPI Global?

You can use UPI Global in select countries, at specific merchant locations. This list keeps updating, so it’s best to check the official NPCI UPI site for the most current details.

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