Indians can now pay via UPI in Qatar

Indians in Qatar will be able to scan a QR code and make payments via UPI as NPCI International Payments (NIPL) has signed an agreement with QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, headquartered in Qatar.

"We believe that enabling UPI acceptance in Qatar will offer substantial benefits to the large number of Indians visiting the country and simplifying their transactions," said Anubhav Sharma, deputy chief of partnerships and business development at NPCI International.

The number of Indian tourists travelling to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is projected at 9.8 million in 2024, with the UAE anticipating 5.29 million arrivals from India, a release from NPCI said.