NPCI International Collaborates With Qatar National Bank to Launch QR Code-Based UPI Payments 5t1o2k

launched a similar initiative in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in partnership with Network International.

NIPL and QNB Launch UPI Payments in Qatar 19z2c

In a press release, NIPL highlighted that the initiative is aimed at benefiting Indian tourists and travellers visiting Qatar. The facility will allow s to make UPI payments across retail stores, tourist attractions, leisure sites, duty-free shops, and hotels. NIPL highlighted that this initiative will see a significant impact as Indians are the second largest group of international visitors to Qatar.

NIPL further highlighted that using UPI as a payment method will also cut down on traveller's time as it is both faster and more convenient than traditional options. Notably, UPI can only be used if the has an in an Indian bank.

With this move, Qatar s countries like , Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and UAE, who have all launched UPI services in their respective countries and now allow Indian travellers to opt for QR code scanning to make purchases and payments.

UPI was launched in 2016 as a real-time payment system that allows s to link multiple bank s using a compatible mobile app and make payments using it. To make transactions secure, s are required to add a PIN code that needs to be entered every time they make a payment. NPCI has also added maximum daily limits to add more security layers to the technology.