Indian tourists visiting Eiffel Tower can now make UPI payments when booking tickets

In a groundbreaking move, Indians visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris can now seamlessly purchase tickets using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This was announced by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) recently. This move will not only enhance the ease of online transactions for Indian tourists, but will also offer them a great opportunity for seamless travel. It will also open avenues for merchants in France and Europe, particularly those in the tourism and retail sectors.

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Here are five essential points that you need to know:
NIPL’s collaboration with LyraFor this pioneering project, NIPL has partnered with Lyra, a prominent player in e-commerce and proximity payments in France. Established in April 2020, NIPL stands as a wholly-owned subsidiary and the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a pivotal operator of retail payments and settlement systems in India, backed by the…