digital payments

National Bank of Cambodia, Mastercard team up to launch Bakong Tourists App

Tourists can top up their account by linking it to their Mastercard.

Reserve Bank of India raises offline payment limits

The cap for transactions increased to $11.81 from $5.90.

FSA targets stablecoin regulation to bolster digital assets

Japan advances stablecoin regulation and AML efforts to support digital payments.

Alternative payments outpace traditional banking among Filipinos

Demand rises for alternative payments, digital wallets, and non-traditional lenders.

Regulatory backing boosts LEI adoption in global payments

LEI expands from capital markets to payments, supply chains and ESG.

Digital wallets evolve to super-apps post-pandemic

Rising demand for super-apps boosts digital wallet growth in Asia

China’s mobile wallet growth driven by infrastructure, innovation

Digital giants fuel China’s high mobile wallet adoption rate.

Heymax, Visa campaign drives spike in digital payments

The campaign has also contributed to an estimated carbon savings of 24 to 42 tonnes.

Higher smartphone access needed to propel digital wallets use

Digital wallets are set to account for 61% of global ecommerce payments by 2027.

LinkAja enhances security amidst digital payment growth

Focus on security measures and strategic partnerships to bolster reliability and trust.

APAC leads global surge in digital wallet adoption

Digital wallets in Asia-Pacific outpace global usage, driven by ecosystem integration, financial inclusion, and technological innovation.

Thailand’s Beam raises $2.5m in seed funding

Beam offers a one-click checkout solution for seamless payments.

WeChat Pay now available as payment method in Deliveroo Hong Kong

New users are entitled to an HK$50 voucher for single purchases of HK$100 or more.

Grab Singapore includes more banks in linked account feature

Users can now link accounts from Bank of China, DBS, Maybank, OCBC, StanChart, and UOB.

Contactless payments snare Singapore’s boomers

Loyalty programs are also rated as important by consumers in the city.