PayPay Connects with 4 New Overseas Cashless Payment Services Across 6 Countries
PayPay Corporation announces that four new services used in six countries can now process payments at PayPay merchant locations that use "Alipay+". The newly added services are "K PLUS" (Thailand), "Kaspi.kz" (Kazakhstan), "Bluecode" (Germany, Austria), and "BigPay" (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore).
With these additions, users of 25 cashless payment services from 14 countries and regions, including previously connected overseas cashless payment services, can now make payments at PayPay merchant locations when visiting Japan for meals, souvenirs, accommodation, and other expenses. This covers services used in 7 of the top 10 countries for visitors to Japan in 2024, including South Korea, mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, allowing merchants to widely accommodate inbound tourism demand.
With the increase in foreign visitors to Japan, transaction volumes from overseas payment services already connected with "PayPay" continue to expand. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), foreign visitors to Japan in February 2025 increased by 16.9% compared to the same month last year, setting a record high for February. Additionally, visits from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Germany—among the countries where the newly added services are used—also reached record highs for February. With the Osaka-Kansai Expo that began on April 13, 2025, further expansion of inbound tourism demand and its capture are expected.
Since launching "PayPay" in October 2018, PayPay has worked to create an environment where users of overseas cashless payment services can make payments at PayPay merchant locations, with the aim of supporting merchants looking to capture inbound tourism demand. When using overseas cashless payment services to pay through a PayPay QR code, the cost of goods and services entered in Japanese yen is automatically converted to each country's currency, making shopping simple. This offers benefits for merchants as well, such as smoother interactions with foreign visitors who speak different languages.
PayPay will continue to expand connections with overseas payment services to support merchants in capturing inbound tourism demand.
List of Overseas Cashless Payment Services Connected with "PayPay" (14 countries and regions, 25 services, in order of service launch date)
| Payment Service Name | Region (Ranking of visitors to Japan*) | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Alipay | Mainland China (2) | Alipay.com |
| Kakao Pay | South Korea (1) | Kakao Corp |
| AlipayHK | Hong Kong (5) | Alipay Payment (HK) Limited |
| TrueMoney | Thailand (6) | TRUE MONEY COMPANY |
| Touch 'n Go eWallet | Malaysia (13) | TNG Digital |
| GCash | Philippines (8) | G-Xchange |
| HelloMoney by AUB | Philippines (8) | Asia United Bank Corporation |
| JKO PAY | Taiwan (3) | Jkopay Co |
| E.SUN Wallet | Taiwan (3) | E.SUN COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD |
| NAVER Pay | South Korea (1) | Naver Financial Corporation |
| Toss | South Korea (1) | Viva Republic |
| OCBC Digital | Singapore (9) | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited |
| Changi Pay | Singapore (9) | Liquid Group |
| MyPB | Malaysia (13) | Public Bank |
| Tinaba | Italy (18) | Tinaba S.p.A. / Banca Profilo |
| Mpay | Macau (21) | Macau Pass |
| Hipay | Mongolia (30) | High Payment Solutions LLC |
| PXPay Plus | Taiwan (3) | PXPay Plus |
| iPASS MONEY | Taiwan (3) | iPASS Corporation |
| Plus Pay | Taiwan (3) | All Win Financial Limited |
| icash Pay | Taiwan (3) | icash Corporation |
| K PLUS | Thailand (6) | KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited |
| Kaspi.kz | Kazakhstan (-) | KASPI BANK JOINT STOCK COMPANY |
| Bluecode | Germany (16), Austria (35) | BLUE CODE INTERNATIONAL AG |
| BigPay | Thailand (6), Malaysia (13), Singapore (9) | BIG PAY THAILAND LIMITED, BIGPAY MALAYSIA BHD, BIGPAY SINGAPORE LTD |
About Alipay+
Alipay+ is an aggregated wallet gateway provided by Ant International. It connects merchants and consumers worldwide through cross-border digital payments and comprehensive digital support services. Consumers can seamlessly make payments using their familiar payment apps and e-wallets even when traveling abroad, accessing various benefits and convenient digital services. Many small and medium-sized businesses utilize Alipay+ digital tools to improve operational efficiency and achieve omnichannel growth.
