Alipay+

Alipay+ is now live on NEPALPAY QR, enabling travelers to make seamless cross-border payment at more than 875,000 merchants across Nepal. Ant International and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) jointly announced this milestone at the Singapore FinTech Festival. Mr. Vishrut Thapa, Chairman, NCHL said: "This achievement is surely in line with the strategic plan of the Nepal Rastra Bank to enable our retail payment system for global payment linkages. It is also a testament to our close cooperation, commitment and collaboration between NCHL and Ant International to create seamless cross-border payment connectivity." Mr. Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, Chief Executive Officer, NCHL, said: “This is the first ever rollout announcement of cross-border payments for NEPALPAY QR and our interoperable QR. We are extremely delighted to showcase Nepal’s QR scheme and our retail payment system in the global arena.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAJWsXBv Alipay+ is also connected with national standardized QR codes in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Cambodia. #AlipayPlus #MobilePayment #Travel

Ant International and our partners discussed the rapid evolution of digital payments and how intra-regional trade and travel will impact consumers, businesses and economies at #SFF2024 yesterday. Our esteemed panelists Akihiko Sato (Deputy Division Head of Finance & Business Strategy, PayPay Corporation Japan), Douglas Feagin (President, Ant International), Dr Pipatpong Poshyanonda (President, KASIKORNBANK Thailand) and Zubin Rada Krishnan (CEO, BigPay Malaysia) shared that: 📌  Interoperability is absolutely crucial: Not too long ago, merchants could display 10 or more different QR code payments, which makes it more difficult for both consumers and merchants. 📌 Payments is just the start: Many consumers, particularly those in Asia, have become accustomed to digital lifestyles. Payment apps can offer many more in-app services to enrich their experience, both at home and abroad. 📌  Collaboration is key: Ant International believes in open collaboration, working across public and private partnerships. Regulator-led innovations combined with financial services firms' expertise and reach will help drive greater innovation and inclusion. 📌 Security is top of mind: With the rise of digital, comes the rise of fraud and deepfakes, making it more essential than ever to implement robust security measures. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g94j6xPY

We're pleased to announce that we have expanded our partnership with Japan's top QR payment operator, PayPay Corporation Travelers using Alipay+ payment partner apps can now scan PayPay QR codes to pay across a wide range of merchants in Japan, from popular snack shops to guesthouses. By working with local partners including PayPay, Alipay+ will now connect over 3 million local businesses in Japan to our global payment ecosystem, allowing merchants to cater to the growing demand from international consumers through seamless cross-border payment options. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcSBmj49

Alipay+ transactions has tripled this year, reflecting the growing role of digital technology in shaping travel experiences. Speaking to TTG Asia Media at the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit, Douglas Feagin, President of Ant International shared that about the role of tech in the future of travel: ✈️ "People want to use their home wallet or familiar home digital interface when they travel because they’re more comfortable with that. They’re more trusting of it, and it gives them much better content for what they’re actually looking for." ✈️ “Very small merchants may not have an advertising budget to promote themselves on billboards, big trade publications or otherwise – but through our digital interface and destination marketing programs, they can showcase their offers to customers from around the. We see this as a holistic solution where customers get what they want, while the merchants have a chance to reach new, global customers. Importantly, it’s an inclusive approach that benefits businesses of all sizes.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBBM8s39

AlipayHK is serving over 4.2 million active users in Hong Kong, and supporting the digitalized operations of over 90% of local merchants. One of the merchants is a beloved snack shop at Causeway Bay – Chung Kee Congee. As a long-term partner of AlipayHK, they started accepting Alipay to welcome visitors from Chinese mainland years ago. Now, AlipayHK is helping them to take payments from more inbound travelers through Alipay+. Through Alipay+, local Hong Kong merchants like Chung Kee are able to take 14 e-wallets from 9 countries and regions directly. This has led to an increase in customers from countries such as Singpapore, as well as other Southeast Asian countries, driving more business for this mom-and-pop shop. Inbound visitors can also enjoy the local flavors with their home e-wallets or banking apps, making the experience as smooth as the congee. #AlipayPlus #AlipayHK #HKFTW #HKFTW2024

Network International has signed a strategic partnership with Ant International to provide new payment solutions to businesses in the Middle East and Africa, driving digital transformation and financial inclusion in the region. Through this collaboration, Network will leverage Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions and will also introduce Alipay+ payment solutions to the online platforms it supports in this region. Additionally, Network will partner with Antom to enhance its card payment processing capabilities. Commenting on the partnership, Nandan Mer, Chief Executive Officer of Network International, said: “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Ant International to expand their footprint in the Middle East and Africa and contribute to financial inclusion efforts within the region. This collaboration underscores our commitment to accelerating digital transformation, enabling the growth of businesses in the region.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eHF36tRQ

Alipay+'s Italian e-Wallet partner, Tinaba with Banca Profilo, has become Europe's first fintech to integrate Alipay+ Mini Programs, revolutionizing the mobile payment app for merchants and users! 🌐 New eco-system of services: Tinaba, in partnership with Banca Profilo, will leverage Alipay+ Mini Program solution, creating an open platform for 3rd party developers to build and publish Mini Programs, allowing users to access new services and products from inside one app. 🛒 Opportunities for merchants: Italian merchants can now create their own Mini Programs with Ant International's technology, expanding their reach in Italy and capitalizing on the growing trend of retail digitalization. 💸 Seamless cross-border payments: Users of Tinaba with Banca Profilo can make effortless cross-border payments in 27 countries directly within the app, enhancing their shopping, dining, and travel experiences abroad. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYGAdsNH #alipayplus #tinaba #bancaprofilo #alipayplusminiprogram

Celebrating another milestone with the integration of KHQR and Alipay+

Welcome Cambodia's KHQR to the Alipay+ family! Through the partnership between National Bank of Cambodia and Ant International, we have enabled more than 10 leading international payment apps to be used in Cambodia, at more than 1 million merchants across the country via KHQR, with more to be progressively added. KHQR is the national standardized QR code payment launched by the NBC in 2022. As more ‘travel like a local’ using just their home payment apps, the local economy and community will flourish in tandem, offering more localized experiences and building a more vibrant ecosystem for all. We will continue to work closely with regulators, merchants and other industry partners to create a new future of cross-border payments and travel. Read more: Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwY6FzVk #AlipayPlus

Together with our partners, Himalayan Bank Limited and FOCUSONE Payment Solutions (MOCO - Digital Wallet), we have introduced Alipay+ to Nepal. Travelers using more than 10 Alipay+ payment partner apps, simply need to scan and pay via the MOCO Unified QR Code, which includes a wide range of merchants including retail, F&B and attractions, ensuring ease of travel no matter what they choose to do in Nepal. Read more: https://lnkd.in/guzC3v9X #AlipayPlus