France Adopts UPI System, PM Modi Says Indian Tourists to Soon Pay in Rupees at Eiffel Tower - News18
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community event at La Seine Musicale, in France. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the development and said, "in the coming days, Indian tourists can pay in Indian rupees at the Eiffel Tower" In a significant announcement, France on Thursday adopted United Payments Interface (UPI), becoming the first country in Europe and the only nation in the EU to adopt the payment system in partnership with India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the development and said, “In the coming days, Indian tourists can pay in Indian rupees at the Eiffel Tower." The Prime Minister was addressing Indian community at an event at La Seine Musicale in Paris. The recent development is in line with the India-Singapore fast payment linkage. Earlier this year, India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow signed an agreement, enabling users from both countries to conduct seamless, real-time and secure cross-border transactions