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UPI Global
UPI Global
Which countries support UPI Global?
UPI Global is currently supported in Bhutan, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, UAE. This list is growing every month.
Why am I unable to see the option to activate UPI Global on Freecharge?
You may not see this option due to any one of the below reasons: Your bank currently does not support UPI Global payments. This feature is not enabled for you yet. We’ll notify you when you can start making UPI Global payments.
What is UPI Global?
UPI Global is an extension of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) that allows users to make instant, real-time payments to merchants in other countries.
Are any charges applicable for UPI Global payments?
Yes, forex fees will be applicable on all UPI Global payments. This is a fee charged by your bank for processing international payments.
What are the fees for UPI Global transactions?
UPI Global transactions are subject to a fee charged by the bank, The fee may vary depending on the currency exchange rate and Bank Fee applied on it.
How do I deregister from UPI international once I am back in India?
You can deregister UPI International anytime on your Freecharge App. < Under the profile menu → UPI Global → Click on deactivate for the account you want to deactivate → Success.> Note- You can reactivate UPI Global at any time.
Will my UPI get deregistered if I deregister on UPI global?
No, UPI global registration/deregistration happens on individual Bank Account. Your other UPI services will not be impacted on deregistering UPI Global.
What are the Banks Live on UPI Global?
The Banks Live on UPI Global are - State Bank of India ICICI Bank Limited Bank of Baroda Axis Bank Limited Union Bank of India Punjab National Bank Canara Bank Indian Bank Central Bank of India Bank of Maharashtra Federal Bank UCO Bank IndusInd Bank Limited Karur Vysya Bank Sout...
For what duration UPI international is enabled?
UPI International is enabled for 3 months (90 days) by default. You can set up the end date but it can not exceed 90 days. You can deactivate it anytime from your Freecharge app.
Can I cancel a UPI Global payment?
No, you cannot cancel UPI payments once initiated as they are direct bank-to-bank transfers.
