At the heart of New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (February 16-20) is not just about artificial intelligence—it’s also revolutionizing payments for its international crowd. NPCI’s latest announcement brings ‘UPI One World’ wallets to foreign representatives from more than 40 nations, enabling UPI payments sans Indian phone numbers or accounts.
This targeted pilot ensures safe, real-time person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. Visitors access wallets at the airport or NPCI’s Hall 14 pavilion. Download CheckUPI app by Transcorp, register swiftly—basic details, passport/visa upload, app selfie, UPI PIN—and get your unique ID.
Load funds from international cards: max ₹25,000 per transaction, limited to two monthly loads (₹50,000 cap). Scan QR codes nationwide for instant payments, freeing travelers from cash-carrying woes or forex hassles.
Balances refundable to source per regulations. NPCI Executive Director (Growth) Sohini Rayola spotlighted UPI’s status as the world’s biggest real-time payment system.
The initiative empowers guests to fully engage with Indian experiences—be it markets, meals, or mementos—while highlighting ‘Made in India’ fintech leadership, potentially setting a template for global UPI rollout.