As Indian athletes gear up for the latter stages of the Olympics, Indian tourists are visiting Paris in numbers to support their country.
While in Paris, Indians can enjoy the tour of the Eiffel by booking tickets online seamlessly via UPI. Loved by tourists from around the globe, this iconic landmark can now be enjoyed even more conveniently.
How to Book Eiffel Tower Tickets via UPI
- Ensure that a UPI-enabled payment app like BHIM UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe, or any other UPI app is installed on the smartphone.
- Enable UPI Global/UPI International:
- BHIM UPI- App > Profile > Linked bank account > Tap on ‘UPI Global’ to Activate.
- Google Pay- App > Profile > Set up payment methods > Registered payment method > Manage international payments > Turn on ‘Pay with UPI International’ > Enter UPI pin.
- PhonePe- App > Profile > Set up payment methods > Registered payment method > Manage international payments > Turn on ‘Pay with UPI International’ > Enter UPI pin.
3. Visit the Eiffel Tower website here.
4. Choose your preferred package before proceeding to the checkout screen.
5. Select your mode of payment as UPI under ‘online payment’
6. Scan the QR Code on the portal to complete the transaction.
What are the benefits?
Indian tourists are the second largest group of international visitors to the Eiffel Tower, and with the world converging in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, NPCI International’s launch of UPI acceptance at the Eiffel Tower is a landmark achievement.
Booking Eiffel Tower tickets with UPI will eliminate the hassle of carrying cards or multiple currencies. One can simply use their smartphone to book the tickets and receive immediate confirmation of their ticket purchase. With its simplistic and user-friendly design Indian travellers can now enjoy their most preferred payment option while in Paris.