Bengaluru: 8B has partnered with Pay to enable seamless digital payment options for Indian travellers across Central Asia.
The collaboration introduces support for UPI, net banking, and Indian card payments, allowing travellers from India to transact effortlessly across multiple destinations in the region.
Boosting Cross-Border Travel Convenience
The integration is designed to eliminate payment friction for Indian tourists, enabling:
- Instant UPI transactions abroad
- Secure payments via net banking and Indian debit/credit cards
- Greater convenience across hotels, retail, and tourism services
This move is expected to significantly enhance the travel experience for Indian visitors, who often face challenges with currency exchange and limited payment acceptance in international markets.
Strengthening India–Central Asia Connectivity
The partnership comes at a time when tourism and trade ties between India and Central Asian countries are steadily growing. By enabling familiar payment methods, the initiative supports:
- Increased tourist spending
- Simplified cross-border commerce
- Stronger economic integration between regions
Driving Digital Payment Infrastructure
With digital payments becoming a key enabler of global travel, this collaboration strengthens financial infrastructure in Central Asia while aligning with India’s push for cashless and interoperable payment ecosystems.
The integration also reflects the rising global adoption of UPI as a preferred payment method, extending its footprint beyond India into emerging travel markets.
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