NPCI extends 'UPI One World' wallet for foreign delegates at India AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi, Feb 16
The National Payments Corporation of India on Monday announced that it has extended its 'UPI One World' wallet service for international visitors attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.
The summit is being held from February 16 to 20, and visitors from more than 40 countries will now be able to make seamless and secure UPI payments during their stay in India.
Under this pilot initiative, foreign travellers can make real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments using UPI without needing an Indian mobile number or a local bank account.
This means that international guests can enjoy India's culture, shopping, and food experiences while using "Made in India" digital payment technology.
The 'UPI One World' wallet is being made available through authorised prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers at New Delhi International Airport and at the NPCI Pavilion located in Hall 14 at Bharat Mandapam, the summit venue.
Visitors can download the CheqUPI app by Transcorp from the Play Store or App Store and complete a simple registration process.
They need to enter their basic details, upload their passport and visa, take a selfie through the app, and set their UPI PIN. Once registered, a unique UPI ID is generated for them.
Travellers can load the wallet using an international debit or credit card and start making payments by scanning UPI QR codes across India.
This removes the need to carry cash or deal with foreign exchange hassles. Any unused balance in the wallet can be transferred back to the original payment source, in line with foreign exchange regulations.
Users can load up to Rs 25,000 per transaction, with a maximum of two wallet loads allowed per month, taking the total monthly limit to Rs 50,000.
Speaking on the development, Sohini Rajola, Executive Director - Growth at NPCI, said that UPI is the world's largest real-time payment system.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great initiative, but the Rs 50,000 monthly limit might be too low for some delegates, especially if they plan to do high-end shopping or travel around. Hope they can increase it based on visa duration or summit registration.
Finally! I have foreign colleagues coming for the summit and they always ask about payment options. Now I can just tell them to get this wallet at the airport. No more running around for currency exchange. UPI for the win! 💪
As someone who travels to India often for work, this is a game-changer. The process with passport and selfie seems straightforward. Much better than carrying wads of cash. Hope they roll this out for all international airports soon.
"Made in India" tech being used by visitors from 40+ countries... what a moment! This is how we build soft power. Let them experience our digital revolution firsthand at the AI summit. Next step should be making this permanent for all tourists.
The refund feature for unused balance is very thoughtful. Many tourists worry about leftover currency. NPCI has really thought this through. Hope the app interface is user-friendly for people from different language backgrounds.
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