Consider the following countries:
- 1.United Arab Emirates
- 2.France
- 3.Germany
- 4.Singapore
- 5.Bangladesh
How many of the above countries, excluding India, currently accept international merchant payments via UPI?
- A.Only two
- B.Only three
- C.Only four
- D.All five
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. Only three
UPI, developed by NPCI, has seen significant international expansion. As of recent developments, France, Germany, and Singapore have enabled UPI integration for merchant payments, allowing transactions from Indian users. While the UAE has seen some pilot projects, widespread merchant acceptance for international payments is still under development. Bangladesh has also explored UPI integration but is not yet a primary country for international merchant payments via UPI.
Source: UPSC gs1 2025