PhonePe and Visa Partner for Cardless and Unlimited Payments
Announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, the partnership introduces cardless payment solutions such as Tap to Pay, Cross Border Scan to Pay, and Smart Accept.
PhonePe and Visa announced a comprehensive cardless payment partnership covering online shopping, in-store transactions, and international travel during the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai.
Collaboration Announced at Global Summit
At the Global Fintech Fest 2026 event held in Mumbai, PhonePe and Visa officially announced their strategic partnership, offering a comprehensive cardless payment experience for users.
Next-Generation Payment Features
Thanks to this partnership, innovative payment solutions such as Tap to Pay, Cross Border Scan to Pay, and Smart Accept are being made available to users, eliminating the necessity of physical cards.
Global QR and Micro-Merchant Solutions
While PhonePe becomes the first application in India to offer Visa's cross-border QR payment capability, micro-merchants will also be able to accept card payments via their smartphones without the need for an additional POS device.
Visionary Statements from Executives
Speaking at the launch, PhonePe Founder and CPTO Rahul Chari and Visa's Group Country Manager for India and South Asia Suresh Sethi detailed the vision for secure and frictionless digital commerce.