According to the Ministry of Finance, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has launched the UPI payment facility at major tourist destinations in the UAE and Singapore. This initiative will provide tourists with ease of digital payments in these countries.

Partnerships in UAE and Singapore

In the UAE, NIPL has partnered with NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment. Through this, tickets for the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa can now be booked using UPI.

Meanwhile, a partnership has been made with FOMO Pay in Singapore. Under this, UPI payment facility has been made available at Singapore's Universal Studios, Singapore Oceanarium, and Adventure Cove Waterpark.

Upcoming expansion in Uzbekistan

Additionally, Uzbekistan is set to become the 11th country to connect with India's UPI network. The agreement regarding Uzbekistan took place on August 30, 2026, during the Prime Minister's visit, although the exact date for the full operationalization of the service is not yet clear.