NTT Data Payments targets UPI links with Asian fast-payment networks

NTT Data Payment Services is developing a hub-based network to connect UPI with fast-payment systems across Asian markets, seeking to simplify cross-border merchant and consumer payments. The company has also introduced Adaptis as its unified digital-payments brand.

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 06:09 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

NTT Data Payment Services is developing a hub-based network to link UPI with fast-payment systems in Asian markets, aiming to simplify cross-border merchant and consumer transactions. It also launched Adaptis, a unified digital-payments service brand.

Why this matters

The network plan follows NTT Data's recent consolidation of merchant and commerce capabilities under Adaptis in India, extending its payments strategy from brand unification to cross-border interoperability.

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