A simple remark from a foreign traveler has sparked an interesting conversation about how India pays today. While strolling through the streets near the Taj Mahal in Agra, travel vlogger Lee Veu found himself in a common situation– waiting for change after making a purchase. He captured the moment in a video, joking, “Waiting for some change, brother went all the way to Delhi to get some change.”
The comment was meant as a joke, but it quickly caught the attention of social media users, who pointed out that this wait might not have been needed in today’s India, where digital payments are now common, even at small shops.
Netizens react: “This is new India”
What started as a simple tourist moment quickly turned into a relatable example of how much India’s everyday transactions have changed. In the comments, many users pointed out the rise of UPI and how cash usage has significantly decreased.
One user commented, “We don’t use card and cash, we use digital payment system. Grow up bro, this is new India, not 19th century India.” Another viewer shared a similar thought, writing, “In India everyone uses UPI, we don't use cash brother.” The replies were not as critical as they were reflective, suggesting that what might seem unusual to a visitor is now a routine part of Indian life.
UPI leads the way in digital transactions
India’s move towards cashless payments is not just evident on the streets– it’s also backed by data. As quoted by Hindustan Times, a report from fintech company Phi Commerce shows that UPI made up 65% of the country’s total digital transactions in 2024, becoming the preferred method for low to mid-value payments.
A shift that's easy to miss– unless you're new here
Lee Veu’s video may have started as a light moment, but it highlighted a subtle cultural shift that locals have adapted to– and tourists are still discovering. What was once a common delay in getting small change has now become a quick QR scan for many Indians. The shift isn’t dramatic or flashy, but it’s widespread and deeply integrated into the country’s daily life. As one viewer put it, “This is new India, not 19th century India.” A simple comment, yet it perfectly sums up a country that has quietly evolved in how it handles money, one UPI scan at a time.
The comment was meant as a joke, but it quickly caught the attention of social media users, who pointed out that this wait might not have been needed in today’s India, where digital payments are now common, even at small shops.
Netizens react: “This is new India”
What started as a simple tourist moment quickly turned into a relatable example of how much India’s everyday transactions have changed. In the comments, many users pointed out the rise of UPI and how cash usage has significantly decreased.
One user commented, “We don’t use card and cash, we use digital payment system. Grow up bro, this is new India, not 19th century India.” Another viewer shared a similar thought, writing, “In India everyone uses UPI, we don't use cash brother.” The replies were not as critical as they were reflective, suggesting that what might seem unusual to a visitor is now a routine part of Indian life.
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UPI leads the way in digital transactions
India’s move towards cashless payments is not just evident on the streets– it’s also backed by data. As quoted by Hindustan Times, a report from fintech company Phi Commerce shows that UPI made up 65% of the country’s total digital transactions in 2024, becoming the preferred method for low to mid-value payments.
A shift that's easy to miss– unless you're new here
Lee Veu’s video may have started as a light moment, but it highlighted a subtle cultural shift that locals have adapted to– and tourists are still discovering. What was once a common delay in getting small change has now become a quick QR scan for many Indians. The shift isn’t dramatic or flashy, but it’s widespread and deeply integrated into the country’s daily life. As one viewer put it, “This is new India, not 19th century India.” A simple comment, yet it perfectly sums up a country that has quietly evolved in how it handles money, one UPI scan at a time.
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