# LankaPay

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: UPI Expansion — NIPL and LankaPay announce strengthened merchant acceptance for UPI in Sri Lanka.
- **2025-12-31**: Growth Trend — Indian tourist arrivals surge to 531,000, solidifying India as the top source market.
- **2024-12-31**: Tourism Milestone — Sri Lanka records 416,000 Indian visitors for the calendar year.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UPI Expands in Sri Lanka: NPCI Strengthens Cross-Border Retail Payments
2026-03-18 00:23:28 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

NPCI International has significantly expanded UPI merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka through a partnership with LankaPay, allowing Indian tourists to pay via LankaQR codes. The initiative integrates major retail and hospitality brands like Keells and Taj Hotels into a seamless digital payment corridor.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/upi-sri-lanka-expansion-npci-payments

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