India’s digital payments revolution has taken another significant step onto the global stage, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) officially becoming operational in Greece. The announcement came during Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Athens, where he participated in a series of meetings aimed at expanding economic cooperation between India and Greece. The launch marks another milestone in the international expansion of India’s homegrown digital payment ecosystem, making transactions easier and more affordable for eligible users. 

During his visit, Goyal witnessed a live demonstration of the partnership between Eurobank and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), which enables UPI-based payment services in Greece. The initiative allows users to carry out secure, real-time digital transactions while significantly reducing the costs typically associated with international money transfers. The move is expected to benefit Indian tourists, business travelers, professionals, and members of the Indian diaspora who frequently travel between the two countries. 

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