Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Malaysia Now Accepts UPI Payments for Indian Travellers
Now, when Indians travel to Malaysia, they can use the same payment apps they use in India to buy things.
This is like using your phone to pay for snacks or souvenirs.
Malaysia has joined other countries like France, Nepal, and the UAE that already accept these Indian payment apps.
This makes it easier for Indians to spend money without needing to exchange cash or use special foreign cards.
Last year, many Indians visited Malaysia, and this new payment option is expected to make their trips even better and help local businesses.
It's part of a growing trend where India's payment system is becoming popular around the world.
Malaysia has started accepting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments, benefiting Indian travellers.
Indian tourists can now make secure, real-time payments to local businesses in Malaysia using familiar UPI apps.
This move aims to enhance the travel experience, reduce foreign exchange costs, and attract more Indian customers to Malaysia.
Malaysia joins a list of countries including France, Nepal, Bhutan, UAE, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius that accept UPI.
In 2024, over a million Indian tourists visited Malaysia, spending approximately ₹110 billion.
- Who
- Indian travellers
- What
- Malaysia began accepting UPI payments.
- When
- Recent announcement, following increased tourism in 2024.
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- To simplify payments for Indian tourists, reduce foreign exchange costs, and attract more Indian customers.
- Countries Accepting UPI
- Malaysia, France, Nepal, Bhutan, UAE, Sri Lanka, Mauritius
- UPI Adoption in Malaysia
- Real-time payments to local businesses for tourists
- Indian Tourists in Malaysia (2024)
- Over 1 million visitors, spending over ₹110 billion
- First European Nation to Adopt UPI
- France (2024)
- UPI Integration in Bhutan
- 2021, via Royal Monetary Authority's QR system