UPI: Good news for UPI users.You can now book any service and make online payments in these two countries directly through your favorite UPI app. Indian travelers planning to visit these two major tourist destinations will now be able to easily book and pay without the hassle of currency exchange. According to the Finance Ministry, this move is a significant step towards further simplifying travel planning for Indian tourists.

Payment facility through UPI will be available here

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), announced strategic partnerships with the UAE and Singapore on July 29, 2026, and September 9, 2026, respectively, to enable the use of UPI for online bookings.

In the UAE, UPI transactions can be made at ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa’ thanks to a collaboration between NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment. Meanwhile, in Singapore, UPI has been introduced at Resorts World Sentosa with the assistance of FOMO Pay, a prominent payment provider. In 2025, Singapore welcomed 1.2 million Indian tourists.

UPI 10 years

The incorporation of UPI for online purchases at At the Top, Burj Khalifa and the renowned attractions of Resorts World Sentosa (which include Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Oceanarium, and Adventure Cove Waterpark) aims to meet the increasing demand for dependable cross-border payment solutions.

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UPI is accepted in these 10 countries

Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Greece, enabling Indian travelers to use UPI for payments while abroad. Uzbekistan is expected to become the 11th country.