At India AI Summit 2026, NPCI Launches ‘UPI One World’ Wallet For 40+ Nations, Allows Payments Without SIM

• NPCI introduces 'UPI One World' wallet for foreign delegates at India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• Visitors from over 40 countries can make seamless digital payments without local bank accounts.
• Pilot service aims to simplify transactions for international travellers in India.

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched its 'UPI One World' wallet for international delegates attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The facility is being introduced as a pilot project for foreign visitors participating in the summit at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20.

The new wallet service enables overseas travellers to make real-time digital payments across India without requiring an Indian bank account or local mobile number. Officials say the initiative is designed to make everyday spending easier for global visitors attending the event.

What the 'UPI One World' wallet offers

The digital wallet allows foreign delegates to pay merchants directly using India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), ensuring smooth and instant transactions during their stay.

For better understanding, here's what makes the service significant:

• It enables person-to-merchant (P2M) payments nationwide without the need for cash exchange or traditional banking setup.

The move also highlights India's push to showcase its digital payment ecosystem to global participants attending the AI summit.

Focus on seamless payments for visitors

With the new facility, international guests can shop, dine and access services across India using a "Made in India" digital payment system. The wallet is expected to reduce dependency on cash and eliminate repeated currency exchange hassles for travellers.

NPCI officials view the pilot rollout as a step towards expanding India's digital payment infrastructure for global use, especially during major international events hosted in the country.