Indonesia to Link UPI with Its Payment System

Indonesia is set to integrate India’s UPI with its domestic payment system, a move that can make travel and business transactions easier for Indian visitors. The development is expected to allow cross-border retail payments through familiar domestic payment apps, reducing friction for tourists, business travellers and small merchants. For India’s outbound travel market, this is an important step because payment convenience is becoming a major part of destination choice. As Indian travellers increasingly rely on digital payments, destinations that support Indian payment systems can improve visitor comfort and spending ease. The move also strengthens financial connectivity between India and Indonesia.