UPI Now Works in Cambodia: Your Travel Just Got Easier
From June 2, 2026, Indian tourists in Cambodia can scan QR codes and pay merchants directly using UPI apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, or Paytm — no cash or card needed at over 4.5 million shops.
Forget carrying USD cash — your PhonePe or GPay now works at Cambodian street food stalls!
You can now pay at these Cambodia shops using your UPI app
Key Takeaways
Update your UPI app (PhonePe, GPay, Paytm) before travelling to Cambodia to ensure latest international payment features are active.
Check with your bank if your UPI account has international transaction limits enabled — some banks require a one-time activation.
Avoid carrying large amounts of USD cash for Cambodia trips; budget using UPI and keep only emergency cash as backup.
From June 2, 2026, Indian tourists in Cambodia can scan QR codes and pay merchants directly using UPI apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, or Paytm — no cash or card needed at over 4.5 million shops.
Here's what happened: RBI and NPCI International launched UPI-Cambodia QR payment connectivity on June 2, 2026 in Phnom Penh.. Indian travellers can now pay at 4.5 million+ KHQR-enabled Cambodian merchants using any UPI app — instantly and securely.. This is Phase 1; Phase 2 will allow Cambodian visitors to pay via UPI QR codes at Indian merchants..
What you should do: Update your UPI app (PhonePe, GPay, Paytm) before travelling to Cambodia to ensure latest international payment features are active.. Check with your bank if your UPI account has international transaction limits enabled — some banks require a one-time activation.. Avoid carrying large amounts of USD cash for Cambodia trips; budget using UPI and keep only emergency cash as backup..
UPI cross-border payments often use real-time exchange rates with zero forex markup — far cheaper than airport currency exchange counters or international debit cards charging 3–5% fees.
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