UPI Services Are Now Available In Sri Lanka And Mauritius

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 13 Feb 2024

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Unified Payments Interface, a payments system pioneered by the National Payments Corporation of India, is making its way around the globe. While the UAE started accepting UPI payments in April 2022, countries like Singapore, Russia, Oman, Qatar, and Nepal followed in 2023. In 2024, India is helping many other nations to set up the one-tap payments technology, the latest of which is Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

PM Modi Attenden The Virtual Launch Ceremony

On February 12, 2024, India’s UPI system was rolled out in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. The countries got together at a virtual ceremony attended by the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, the prime minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, and the president of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe. At the event, Modi said that the two countries will benefit from the UPI system, the digital public infrastructure that has brought a revolutionary change.

What Does This Mean For Indian Travellers Visiting These Regions?

Now that UPI services have launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, Indians traveling to these countries can use UPI services there. In December 2023, the RBI mentioned in its monthly bulletin that the total value of transactions made via UPI touched Rs. 17.4 lakh crores, rising 147 percent in five years. As of January 2024, more than 550 banks live on UPI. In the future, Indians can expect more countries to adopt the instant, contactless transaction system.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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