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NPCI International & QNB Enable UPI Payments for Indian Travellers in Qatar

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Context:

In September 2025, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NPCI, in partnership with Qatar National Bank (QNB), launched QR-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services for Indian travelers in Qatar.

Key Highlights:

  • First Merchant: Qatar Duty Free, Hamad International Airport, Doha.
  • UPI Integration: Qatar becomes the 8th country to adopt UPI, after Bhutan, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and UAE.
  • Payment Conversion: Transactions settle instantly, converting INR to QAR at prevailing forex rates.
  • Payment Solution Provider: NETSTARS, a Japanese Payment Aggregator (PA).
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