India's UPI services were launched in Sri Lanka on 12 February as part of a virtual ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders. (Pic Credit: Freepik)
Alongside Sri Lanka, UPI services were also rolled out in Mauritius on the same day, It provided an opportunity for cross-border digital transactions. (Pic Credit: Freepik)
UPI entered France in a unique way, with the Eiffel Tower becoming the first merchant to accept UPI payments. (Pic Credit: Freepik)
UPI acceptance in the UAE was made possible through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the region. (Pic Credit: Freepik)
Singapore was one of the first countries to embrace UPI, integrating it as part of a bilateral agreement with India to promote digital payment connectivity. (Pic Credit: Freepik)
Bhutan holds the distinction of being the first country to adopt UPI outside of India. (Pic Credit: Freepik)
Nepal has become the first country outside of India to adopt the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). (Pic Credit: Freepik)