NPCI Extends UPI Access to Foreign Delegates in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 16: The National Payments Corporation of India announced that its ‘UPI One World’ wallet service is being made available to international visitors attending the ongoing five day India AI Impact Summit in the national capital.The initiative allows inbound foreign travelers to make secure and real time Person to Merchant payments using UPI during their stay in India. Visitors can access the wallet service without requiring an Indian mobile number or a local bank account, expanding the reach of India’s digital payments ecosystem to global delegates.
Wallet Access Points at Airport and Bharat Mandapam
According to NPCI, the ‘UPI One World’ wallet is available through authorized prepaid payment instrument issuers at New Delhi International Airport and at the NPCI Pavilion located in Hall 14, Stall number 14.16, at Bharat Mandapam.Travelers can load funds into the wallet using multiple payment methods and complete transactions by scanning UPI QR codes through the PPI UPI application. The system is designed to offer a seamless payment experience for international guests.
Cashless Payments Without Forex Complications
The wallet service removes the need for visitors to carry cash or navigate foreign exchange complexities during their visit. Any unused balance in the wallet can be transferred back to the original payment source in accordance with applicable foreign exchange regulations, NPCI stated.AI Impact Summit 2026 Draws Global Participation
The AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held from February 16 to February 20 at the Bharat Mandapam complex in Delhi, which also hosted the G 20 Summit in 2023.The event is expected to see participation from global technology leaders including Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman, along with leaders from around 20 countries such as Brazil and France. Delegates from nearly 100 countries are anticipated to attend the summit, underscoring its international scale and significance.
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