French woman stunned to find UPI QR codes everywhere in India, even for Rs 20 snacks
A French tourist was amazed by how widely QR codes are embraced in India for everyday purchases. From quaint roadside vendors to neighborhood shops, she noted the effortless use of digital payments, especially via UPI. This ease of transactions starkly contrasts her experiences back in France, where such practices aren't as prevalent.
A French woman traveling in India was struck by the prevalence of UPI QR codes, even for small purchases. While she was familiar with UPI before her trip, she didn't anticipate seeing it used so frequently for everyday items like cups of chai, street food, and autorickshaw rides. Even snacks costing just 20 Indian Rupees often had a UPI payment option.
The sheer number of QR codes she encountered, ranging from roadside stalls to cafes, highlighted how deeply ingrained digital payments had become in Indian daily life. The video of her experience went viral, sparking conversations about the normalcy of using QR codes for transactions, even at small businesses. UPI, introduced in 2016, has transformed how Indians make everyday payments, with over 21.7 billion transactions processed in just over a year, totaling more than Rs 28.33 lakh crore.
For the French visitor, it was a simple observation; for Indians watching, it underscored the rapid pace of digital transformation in their country.
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