UPI goes live at Galeries Lafayette Nice, extending India's payment rail to nine countries

NPCI International, with Lyra Collect, switched on UPI acceptance at Galeries Lafayette Nice Massena, plugging Indian travellers into a premier French department store and pushing UPI's overseas retail footprint to 9 countries and 600+ brands.

— Source publishedWed, 17 Jun, 2026, 14:49 IST·First seen Wed, 17 Jun, 2026, 14:57 IST·Source YourStory · Capital

What happened

NPCI International (UPI) · India launched UPI at Galeries Lafayette Nice Massena in France via NIPL and Lyra Collect, extending its retail acceptance footprint.

Key facts

  • 9 countries
  • 600 brands

Why this matters

Evaluate partnership or acquisition opportunities with Lyra Collect-style acquirers and India-outbound payment enablers to position for the cross-border UPI corridor build-out.

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