17 February, 2026: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced the extension of the ‘UPI One World’ wallet services for international visitors from over 40 countries attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from 16–20 February in New Delhi. Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make seamless, secure, and real‑time Person‑to‑Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India. Visitors can experience India’s culture and cuisine while using “Made in India” UPI technology without an Indian mobile number or bank account.
The ‘UPI One World’ wallet is available through authorised PPI issuers at New Delhi International Airport and at the NPCI Pavilion (Hall 14, Stall number 14.16) in Bharat Mandapam. Travellers can load the wallet using various payment methods and make transactions by scanning UPI QR codes via the PPI-UPI application. This eliminates the need to carry cash or manage foreign exchange complexities. Any unused balance can be transferred back to the original payment source as per foreign exchange regulations.
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