New Delhi, NPCI International Payments Limited in partnership with Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has enabled QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments through post-payment points. Have done. -Point of sale terminals in the UAE.

NPCI International said in a statement that the initiative ensures seamless and secure transactions for Indian tourists and non-resident Indians (NRIs) across Network International's vast merchant network in the UAE.

It said the network has more than 200,000 POS terminals for more than 60,000 merchants in retail, hospitality, transportation and supermarkets, among other sectors.

It added that UPI acceptance will be rolled out gradually, covering a wide range of retail stores and dining outlets to tourist and leisure attractions including Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates.

It said that by enabling UPI acceptance through its POS terminals, the network will provide a QR-based safe and secure way to facilitate cross-border payments.

It said this will allow Indian tourists and NRIs with Indian bank accounts to use UPI for payments at the network's POS terminals in the UAE.