{"id":21870,"date":"2026-06-05T18:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=21870"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:10:07","slug":"upi-payments-in-cambodia-cambodia-becomes-9th-country-to-accept-upi-payments-what-indian-travellers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=21870","title":{"rendered":"Upi Payments In Cambodia: Cambodia becomes 9th country to accept UPI payments: What Indian travellers need to know |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131537723,imgsize-136096,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/upi.jpg\" alt=\"Cambodia becomes 9th country to accept UPI payments: What Indian travellers need to know\" title=\"AI generated\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Cambodia! In a bid to boost cross-border digital payments and tourism, Cambodia has officially become the ninth country to accept UPI payments.<!-- --> This means Indian travellers can make payments using India&#8217;s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), making things so much easier. The move is expected to make travel across the Southeast Asian nation more convenient. This comes as a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of India&#8217;s National Payments Corporation, and Cambodia&#8217;s ACLEDA Bank. Under this, Indian travellers can use their present UPI-enabled apps to make QR-code payments across Cambodia. <!-- -->They can scan KHQR codes which is the country&#8217;s national QR payment standard.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>Let\u2019s find out more about this:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Over 4.5 Million Merchants Now Accept UPI<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>As per official announcements, Indian visitors can make digital payments at more than 4.5 million merchant outlets across Cambodia including at hotels, restaurants, retail stores, tourist attractions and transportation services. Now this saves travellers from carrying large amounts of cash. In the next phase, Cambodian travellers India are expected to make payments using Cambodia&#8217;s domestic payment applications at UPI-enabled merchants across India.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">What it means for Indian travellers<\/span> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Angkor wat cambodia\" msid=\"131537742\" width=\"\" title=\"canva\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-131537742\/angkor-wat-cambodia.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>canva<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Cambodia is one of the most favourite destinations among Indians. The country is known for its affordable accommodation, UNESCO-listed attractions and rich cultural heritage. But currency exchange often remained a concern. But the problem is solved now. This reduces dependence on cash and also helps travellers to save some bucks.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">How to use UPI in Cambodia<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Open UPI-enabled application <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>Scan the KHQR code.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>Verify the amount.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Complete the transaction using your UPI PIN.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>Receive payment confirmation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Other countries that receive UPI payments:<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"upin\" msid=\"131537818\" width=\"\" title=\"Canva\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-131537818\/upin.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Canva<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/>Singapore<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/>United Arab Emirates<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/>France<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/>Mauritius<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/>Nepal<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"54\"\/>Bhutan<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"56\"\/>Qatar<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"58\"\/>Sri Lanka<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"60\"\/>Cambodia<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"62\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"63\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">What travellers should remember<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"65\"\/>Though UPI payments are accepted, travellers must carry enough cash and card in case of emergency. It is also advisable to check with your bank regarding international UPI usage and ensure your app is updated before departure.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"67\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"68\"\/><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB), RBI announcement.<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"70\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/cambodia-becomes-9th-country-to-accept-upi-payments-what-indian-travellers-need-to-know\/articleshow\/131537734.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Cambodia! In a bid to boost cross-border digital payments and tourism, Cambodia has officially become the ninth country to accept UPI payments. This means Indian travellers can make payments using India&#8217;s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), making things so much easier. 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