In a landmark move set to revolutionize the payment experience for Indian travellers, PhonePe, India’s leading digital payments service, has made its debut in the United Arab Emirates.
In a landmark move set to revolutionize the payment experience for Indian travellers, PhonePe, India’s leading digital payments service, has made its debut in the United Arab Emirates. This expansion is powered by a strategic collaboration between Mashreq’s NEOPAY and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), allowing Indian visitors to utilize Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for seamless transactions across a wide array of venues in the UAE.
To commemorate this significant milestone, PhonePe released a stunning promotional video showcasing its integration into the vibrant and luxurious cityscape of Dubai. The video also captures PhonePe's presence in Singapore and Sri Lanka. Apart from these countries, PhonePe has also made its presence felt in Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan.
India’s now in Dubai 🇦🇪👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/XVSWg0yvao
— حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization)
Ritesh Pai, CEO of International Payments at PhonePe, recently expressed his enthusiasm for the launch. He emphasized that this initiative not only highlights PhonePe's commitment to providing ease and convenience but also addresses the evolving needs of modern travellers.
Vibhor Mundhada, CEO of NEOPAY at Mashreq, commented on the recent launch, stating that it exemplifies their dedication to incorporating cutting-edge technology and innovation into their operations. He expressed delight in collaborating with PhonePe to offer a new, innovative payment solution for Indian travellers visiting the UAE.
Exciting news! PhonePe users traveling to UAE can now pay via UPI at Mashreq’s NEOPAY terminals in various retail, dining, and leisure attractions.
All thanks to and partnership
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Meanwhile, the video has captured the imagination of several netizens in India, with one user stating, "India's UPI money transfer app PHONE PE is now available in Dubai. This is what India has achieved in last 10 years under PM Modi's govt."
"Digital India is leading the path of digital world," said another user on X, formerly Twitter.
A third user stated, "Bharat's PhonePe is now in Dubai. India leading the path of digital world."
"UPI is a game changer in digital payments. World is adopting slowly and steadily. UPI and RuPay will overcome MasterCard, Visa and Amex one day," commented a fourth user.
Here's a look at how internet reacted to PhonePe's debut in Dubai:
UPI is a game changer in digital payments.
World is adopting slowly and steadily.
UPI and RuPay will overcome MasterCard, Visa and Amex one day
India's UPI money transfer app PHONE PE is now available in Dubai.
This is what India has achieved in last 10 years under PM Modi's govt. pic.twitter.com/cEqVK2Hge4
India’s now in Dubai 🇦🇪
Digital India 🇮🇳 is leading the path of digital world 🌎 pic.twitter.com/TJh94FoWie
And still INDI A say wat Modiji has done? Modiji has changed the face of Bharat and all countries are appreciating it except anti nationalist, LeLis, wokes, Dallas Journalists etc etc etc
— Shilpi Shrivastava 🇮🇳 (@itsShilpiS)Incredible Bharat and its PM Namo ✊
— योगी (@Smyogi_)India 🇮🇳 reaching New Heights in the World 🗺 is global and now open in Dubai 😍
— Dilbag Koundal ਦਿਲਬਾਗ ਕੌਂਡਲ 🇮🇳 (@dilbag_koundal)UPI is the best inventions of our times 👏🔥
— Anuugacchati Pravaha (@LalaLodubhai)This makes things so much easier for Indian travelers and expats. Now, seamless transactions in AED with the convenience of INR ❤️
— P.V.Prakash (@pvprakash)is beyond the boundaries ❤️
— Vairāgī (वैरागी) (@VairagiUvaaCH)is the world's best thing. I am glad that it has come to the UAE. People living in UAE will now benefit from such easy transactions like never before. A product that is revolutionising the fin world. https://t.co/ahCJWwugbm
— Aravind (@_avpillai)Magic of Make in India in Dubai 🇮🇳 UPI 👏🏼 I can't wait to visit Dubai and scan for my transactions!
Two years ago, while I was in Dubai, I was surprised that I could only use cards or cash for transactions and no UPI
is global and now it reaches Dubai 😍 🇮🇳 🇦🇪… https://t.co/tGx1AC1w0C
Credit goes to ji 🇮🇳🙏 https://t.co/hksdcb2Yyl
— Renu Sharma (@Renusharma_27)Wow....this is some achievement... https://t.co/jG2wVMbNMQ
— Abhijit Deshmukh (@iabhijitdesh)