ग्रीसमध्ये यूपीआय सेवा सुरू; जागतिक विस्ताराला नवी चालना

By GT24x7 Correspondents · 1 July 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially gone live in Greece, marking a significant milestone in the global expansion of India's digital payments ecosystem. The move marks a pivotal step in India's ongoing efforts to scale its Digital Public Infrastructure globally.

The rollout, driven by a partnership between Greece’s Eurobank and NPCI International, will enable Indian travellers to execute instant and secure digital payments across the country.

Announcing the development, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the initiative will empower eligible users to make frictionless transactions. He added that transaction costs will be drastically reduced to a mere fraction of conventional international transfer fees.

The minister highlighted that the increasing global acceptance of UPI reflects international trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building technology-led solutions. He emphasized that these solutions create value beyond borders and deepen international partnerships for shared growth and prosperity.

With Greece joining the network, UPI’s international footprint has now expanded to ten countries. The indigenous digital payment system is already accepted in Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. The recent steady expansion across Europe aligns with New Delhi’s broader strategy of exporting its robust digital ecosystem to global markets through institutional partnerships with foreign banks and governments.

Earlier, the Commerce and Industry Minister also addressed the India-Greece Business Forum in Athens. Minister Goyal emphasized the immense potential of the upcoming India-EU Free Trade Agreement in unlocking fresh avenues for trade, investment, and bilateral economic cooperation. He also highlighted India's resilient economic trajectory, noting that the nation continues to register remarkable growth despite persistent global headwinds.

With the successful deployment of the world’s largest real-time payments platform in Greece, New Delhi and Athens have further consolidated their long-term strategic partnership. The renewed ties reflect a deeper, comprehensive transformation in bilateral relations, spanning the digital economy, trade, investment, and enhanced people-to-people connections.