Only if you(and the person receiving) can afford a smart phone, and an internet connection.
The edge US has is the cards are ubiquitous, they cost nothing to carry and use. Every one has them, and every one receiving them has the readers. Most credit unions don't charge for checking accounts, and transaction fees are $0.
US is WAYYY ahead on the payments access game.
Actually the way I see it, tech illiteracy is a big hurdle. A lot of people don't use smartphone because learning to operate it is too much for them.
Any usable smart phone is still expensive. Most people on the streets don't have chargers, or stations. If it rains they can't keep buying a new one every day.
Even more than that electronic money is still a far cry. You first need to have money.
The number of people in India who can likely exceeds adult population of the United States :-)
I think the issue with international cards is also likely linked to online transaction 2FA policy. Some American banks don't implement 2FA and that's likely the reason they fail. I've never had a problem with my Singapore card.