{"id":29953,"date":"2026-06-30T08:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/indian-tourists-in-greece-can-now-use-upi-for-payments\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:18:17","slug":"indian-tourists-in-greece-can-now-use-upi-for-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/indian-tourists-in-greece-can-now-use-upi-for-payments\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian tourists in Greece can now use UPI for payments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-id=\"19935404\">Indian travellers heading to Greece just got a new travel convenience: India\u2019s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially launched in Greece, expanding the reach of India\u2019s fast-growing digital payment network across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The rollout follows recent UPI launches at iconic locations in France, including Galeries Lafayette in Nice and even the Eiffel Tower in Paris, a sign that Indian payment systems are becoming accepted at major global tourist destinations.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/cnbc-assets\/html\/mutual-fund.html?v=7.9&amp;page_type=article\" title=\"embedded-content\" width=\"100%\" height=\"370px\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\nFor travellers, this means that paying abroad could soon feel as easy as scanning a QR code at your local caf\u00e9 in India.<br \/>Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the development during his visit to Athens, where a live demonstration showcased the partnership between Eurobank and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this matters for your wallet<\/strong><em>UPI\u2019s expansion is more than a tech story, it\u2019s personal finance news with real-world impact:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>Lower transaction costs: International card payments and forex conversions often come with hidden fees. UPI aims to reduce costs to a fraction of traditional transfer charges.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>No need to carry large amounts of cash: Travellers can make payments directly through familiar Indian apps.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Faster and seamless payments: No waiting for OTPs from international networks or struggling with card acceptance abroad.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Better budgeting while travelling: Since payments happen instantly from linked bank accounts, travellers can track spending more easily.<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Countries where UPI works<\/strong><em>UPI is now accepted in these countries:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>Greece<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>France<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Mauritius<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Nepal<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Bhutan<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Qatar<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/list-of-countries-with-upi-payments-travel-france-combodia-uae-nepal-ws-el-19921913.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For frequent travellers,<\/a> students abroad, and even business visitors, this growing network could gradually reduce dependence on international cards and expensive currency exchange services.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-87e4f2d824a541e0 content-info\">\n<p>First Published:\u00a0<!-- -->Jun 30, 2026 1:42 PM<!-- --> IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/indian-tourists-in-greece-can-now-use-upi-for-payments-19935404.htm\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian travellers heading to Greece just got a new travel convenience: India\u2019s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially launched in Greece, expanding the reach of India\u2019s fast-growing digital payment network across Europe. 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