Key Highlights
- Make secure payments in India by scanning QR codes
- Verify, load funds, and track expenses in one app
- Convert unused balance back before leaving
UPI One World wallet has made exploring India more convenient for international visitors by enabling cash-free, secure, and easy payments. By simply scanning QR codes at merchant locations, this digital wallet eliminates the need for cash or dealing with foreign exchange complexities. Here, we have come up with a step-by-step guide to help you get started with UPI One World and make your travel journey smoother.
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Steps To Get Started With UPI One World
Step 1: Start by downloading the UPI One World app on your mobile.
Step 2: Open the app and sign in using your international mobile number.
Step 3: Visit an authorized issuer counter, typically located at airports and other major entry points.
Step 5: Show your passport and current visa in person for verification. This ensures that the wallet can only be accessed by verified travelers.
Step 6: The UPI One World service will be enabled on your international mobile number following document verification. This enables hassle-free transactions by enabling you to load Indian Rupees.
Step 7: You can fund your UPI One World wallet using two main methods:
- Convert your foreign currency at the issuer counter, with assistance from forex experts.
- Use an international debit or credit card to load funds directly into your wallet.
Step 8: Use your UPI One World wallet to pay at merchant locations across India.
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Step 9: Before leaving India, you can convert any remaining wallet balance back to cash at designated counters.
Alternatively, the unused amount can be transferred back to your original payment source as per foreign exchange regulations.
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