Alipay is a payment platform established in 2004 by Ant Group, playing a crucial role in facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers, particularly during the early days of online commerce in China. In 2019, Alipay expanded its services significantly, venturing into international markets and integrating with electronic wallets in various countries to cater to the payment needs of tourists and foreigners visiting China. This expansion led to a global user base of around 1.2 billion. Currently, Alipay has evolved to provide comprehensive cross-border payment solutions through Alipay+
What is Alipay +
Alipay+ is an international payment platform designed to meet the payment needs of businesses of all types. It brings together popular electronic wallets and mobile banking solutions into one platform, catering to payments from tourists from multiple countries. In the concept of 'scan to pay' for international tourism, it facilitates easy payment transactions, making it feel like being in one's own country.
In Thailand, Alipay+ accepts payments from various countries. The development of Alipay into Alipay+ allows merchants in Thailand to accept payments from international customers from a wider range of countries, such as:
- Customers from Hong Kong can pay through Alipay HK
- Customers from South Korea can pay through Kakao Pay
- Customers from Malaysia can pay through Touch'n Go eWallet
- Customers from China can pay through Alipay
- Customers from these countries can make payments through Alipay+ by scanning the QR code
Popular businesses in Thailand that use Alipay+ for receiving payments:
Tourism businesses: With the need to facilitate transactions for goods and services for tourists, having a payment channel like Alipay+ increases convenience for receiving payments.
Restaurant businesses: Thailand is renowned for its unique culinary experiences. Accepting payments through Alipay+ not only enhances convenience for tourists but also increases word-of-mouth recommendations.
Massage and spa businesses: Massage parlors often attract many tourists. Having a convenient payment method like Alipay+ enhances customer satisfaction.
If any businesses are interested in registering to accept payments from tourists through Alipay+, they can directly apply through partner platforms such as LianLian Global Thailand.
