Indian tourists planning to visit the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris have a new reason to rejoice as NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) announces the introduction of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments for ticket purchases. This collaboration with Lyra, a French leader in e-commerce and proximity payments, marks a significant milestone, making the Eiffel Tower the first European landmark to accept UPI transactions. This move not only simplifies the payment process for the second-largest group of international visitors to the tower but also paves the way for broader acceptance of UPI payments across France and Europe, enhancing the travel experience for millions of Indians abroad.
- Partnership with Lyra: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) collaborates with Lyra, a French leader in e-commerce and proximity payments, to facilitate UPI transactions for Indian tourists visiting the Eiffel Tower.
- First in Europe: The Eiffel Tower becomes the inaugural site in Europe to accept UPI payments, with France leading the continent in adopting this payment method for tourism and retail sectors.
- Significant Indian Visitorship: Indians rank as the second-largest group of international visitors to the Eiffel Tower, underscoring the importance of introducing UPI payments to cater to this demographic.
- Governmental Endorsement: The initiative to implement UPI payments in France, starting with the Eiffel Tower, was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit in July, highlighting the strategic partnership between India and France.
- Widespread UPI Usage: With over 380 million users in India and 12.2 billion transactions processed last month, UPI’s introduction in France marks a significant step in facilitating seamless payments for Indian tourists abroad.
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