PhonePe, Liquid Group tie up to expand UPI QR payment service in Singapore

Walmart group's fintech firm PhonePe on Tuesday said it has partnered with cross-border payment solutions provider Liquid Group to expand its merchant acceptance network in Singapore. The collaboration will allow PhonePe users travelling to Singapore to scan and pay using the app at Liquid Group's merchant base. "We are thrilled to partner with Liquid Group to bring the convenience of UPI payments to Indian travellers visiting Singapore. This popular destination is a favourite among Indian tourists, and we are excited to empower them to pay quickly and easily at their favourite food, shopping, and sightseeing spots making their travel experience even more enjoyable," Ritesh Pai, CEO of International Payments at PhonePe, said. The QR codes will be widely available at tourist-centric locations, including Changi Airport, duty-free shops, restaurants, bars, retailers like The Cocoa Trees, Hard Rock caf, sightseeing spots, and transportation services, the statement said.