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Hi everyone,
I’m travelling to India soon and I have a Starling Bank account (UK). I’ve added my card to Google Wallet/Google Pay in the UK already.
I wanted to ask:
Can I use Starling Bank via Google Pay in India for payments?
Will it work at small vendors that use UPI QR codes?
Or is it only useful for bigger shops with card machines?
What’s the best way for a UK traveller to pay at small local places?
I’ve heard mixed things about UPI vs contactless card payments, so I’m a bit confused about what actually works on the ground.
Any advice or real experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks!