Commercial Bank (CB) has signed a strategic agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), to enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI) QR code acceptance across its merchant network in Qatar.
This milestone expands the global reach of UPI, strengthening its position as a trusted enabler of seamless cross-border digital payments.
UPI is a widely used digital payment method in India, processing over 20 billion transactions monthly as of August 2025. CB will introduce UPI acceptance across its wide merchant base through this agreement, offering customers reliable, real-time, and user-friendly payment options.
The partnership will focus on broadening Indian travellers’ payment choices and elevating their payment experience across retail, hospitality, and F&B sectors.
Real-Time, Secure Payments Across CB’s Merchant Network
CB EGM and Head of Retail Banking, Shahnawaz Rashid said that, “This collaboration with NPCI International reflects Commercial Bank’s commitment to innovation and responsiveness to market needs. UPI is a proven success in India, and we are proud to support its expansion in Qatar, enhancing convenience and customer experience across our network.”
NPCI International MD and CEO, Ritesh Shukla, noted that, “We are happy to partner with Commercial Bank to expand UPI acceptance in Qatar. This collaboration will soon enable Indian travellers to experience the same convenience, simplicity, and trust they experience when using UPI in India.”
This agreement underlines Commercial Bank’s leadership in digital transformation, expanding secure and convenient payment solutions for customers while contributing to the future of cashless transactions in Qatar, and NIPL’s commitment to expanding UPI’s global presence, enabling secure and convenient cross-border payments, advancing the future of cashless transactions.
