Indian tourists in Greece can now use UPI for payments

Indian travellers heading to Greece just got a new travel convenience: India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially launched in Greece, expanding the reach of India’s fast-growing digital payment network across Europe.

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.

For travellers, this means that paying abroad could soon feel as easy as scanning a QR code at your local café in India.

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).

Why this matters for your walletUPI’s expansion is more than a tech story, it’s personal finance news with real-world impact:

• 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.


• No need to carry large amounts of cash: Travellers can make payments directly through familiar Indian apps.


• Faster and seamless payments: No waiting for OTPs from international networks or struggling with card acceptance abroad.


• Better budgeting while travelling: Since payments happen instantly from linked bank accounts, travellers can track spending more easily.

Countries where UPI worksUPI is now accepted in these countries:

• Greece


• Singapore


• United Arab Emirates


• France


• Mauritius


• Nepal


• Bhutan


• Qatar


• Sri Lanka


• Cambodia

For frequent travellers, students abroad, and even business visitors, this growing network could gradually reduce dependence on international cards and expensive currency exchange services.