India's UPI Extends Digital Footprint to Greece
The implementation is powered by a strategic partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Eurobank.
This initiative was formally announced during Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's official visit to Athens, Greece.
With this integration, Greece becomes the 10th country globally to support India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in various formats, expanding India's cross-border financial ecosystem.
Key Facts / Static GK
Greece Capital: Athens
Greece Currency: Euro
Eurobank HQ: Athens, Greece
Practice Quiz — 1 July 2026
Q1. What is the new revised fee for a standard 36-page adult passport under the Normal application category, effective from July 1, 2026?
Q2. Which automotive aftermarket manufacturer, a division of Tenneco, has appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its National Brand Ambassador?
Q3. What is the coupon rate and maturity period of the Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) recently issued by SBI's London Branch?
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the launch of UPI in Greece: 1. The service was launched through a partnership between NIPL and Eurobank. 2. Greece has become the 10th country to accept UPI in some format. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5. What is the minimum Fixed Deposit (FD) amount required to open the newly launched 'Paisa+' Secured Credit Card by Paisabazaar and SBM Bank India?
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