Pioneering UPI Acceptance: NIPL's Strategic Move in Japan

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) collaborates with NTT DATA Japan to introduce UPI in Japan, enhancing digital payment options for Indian tourists. This strategic alliance aims to streamline transactions and offer seamless QR code payment solutions through India's popular UPI applications at NTT DATA-acquired merchant locations.

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has announced a new collaboration with NTT DATA Japan. The strategic alliance aims to introduce the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across Japan, targeting Indian tourists as the primary beneficiaries.

In a statement, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) confirmed that this partnership would enable Indian visitors to make seamless payments at NTT DATA-acquired merchant sites in Japan using QR codes and their familiar UPI apps. This marks a significant step for UPI expansion beyond India's borders.

The partnership comes at a time when Indian travel to Japan is on the rise, with over 2.08 lakh visitors between January and August—a 36% increase from the previous year. NPCI International MD & CEO Ritesh Shukla highlighted the collaboration as crucial for enhancing the digital payment experience and simplifying cross-border transactions.