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How are tourists managing payments in India without UPI?

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I’ve noticed many tourists struggle with payments in India since most places prefer UPI.

If you don’t have an Indian bank account or number, what’s the easiest workaround?

Recently met a few travelers using wallet-based apps that allow scan & pay without full bank setup — curious if anyone else has tried something similar?

Would love to know what actually works on ground.

Posted Apr 1, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC

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