Archive · 24 Sep 2025
UPI Payments Launched in Qatar for Indian Travelers
Indian tourists in Qatar can now use UPI to make payments, thanks to a partnership between NPCI International Payments Ltd and Qatar National Bank.
This makes transactions easier and reduces the need for cash.
Qatar Duty Free is the first merchant to offer this service.
The initiative aims to enhance convenience for Indian travelers, boost digital transactions, and benefit both travelers and local businesses, including those in retail and tourism.
Indian travelers can now use UPI payments in Qatar.
The system is enabled by NPCI International Payments Ltd and Qatar National Bank.
Qatar Duty Free is the first merchant to offer UPI.
UPI is accepted via POS terminals.
The move is expected to benefit Qatar's retail and tourism sectors.
- Who
- Indian travelers and Qatari merchants
- What
- Can use UPI for payments
- When
- Now
- Where
- Qatar, at major tourist attractions and QNB merchant clients' POS terminals.
- Why
- To enhance convenience and promote digital payments.
- What happened
- Indian travelers can now use UPI payments in Qatar.
- Who facilitated
- NPCI International Payments Ltd and Qatar National Bank (QNB).
- Where available
- At major tourist attractions and QNB merchant clients' POS terminals, starting with Qatar Duty Free.
- Who benefits
- Indian travelers and Qatari retail/tourism sectors.
- First Merchant
- Qatar Duty Free (QDF)
- Technology Provider
- NETSTARS
Sources
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