UPI One World Wallet Opened to AI Summit Foreign Visitors
Why in the news
NPCI offered its UPI One World wallet, as a pilot, to overseas guests at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (New Delhi, 16-20 February).
Key facts
- A prepaid UPI-based wallet for foreign visitors, with real-time P2M payments at UPI merchants.
- Visitors from 40+ countries; issued via authorised partners; meant for short stays.
Purpose
- Convenience for travellers, no currency-exchange hassle, showcasing India’s payments ecosystem and promoting UPI among cross-border users.
Exam angle
- Operator NPCI; wallet type prepaid; mode P2M.