NTT DATA Signs MoU with NPCI International Payments Limited for UPI Payment Acceptance Across Merchants in Japan

NTT DATA signed an MoU with NPCI International to introduce India’s UPI in Japan, marking UPI’s first East Asia launch. The collaboration enables UPI payment acceptance across Japanese merchants, allowing Indian tourists instant, secure mobile transactions. Supporting Japan’s cashless payment push, this expands India’s fintech footprint globally. With nearly 20 billion UPI transactions worth $280 billion in September 2025, both parties will assess integration opportunities across Japan’s merchant network.