Payments
Austin-Based Episode Six Targets Hong Kong for Virtual Payment Expansion
Episode Six (E6), a global provider of payment processing and digital ledger infrastructure, has announced plans to expand its operations in Hong Kong. The decision comes in response to the region’s growing demand for virtual payment solutions. “We’re seeing increasing
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Alipay+ Integrates 14 Global E-Wallets for Seamless Payments in Hong Kong
Alipay+, operated by Ant International, has announced a significant expansion in Hong Kong, enabling users from 14 popular e-wallets across nine countries and regions to make payments using their home apps. This development integrates approximately 1.2 billion users into Hong Kong’s
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Hong Kong Fintech KPay Opens Singapore Office, Targets Tripled Merchant Network
KPay, a fintech and payments company based in Hong Kong, has expanded its operations to Singapore by establishing a headquarters there. The company currently partners with over 30,000 merchants across Asia, including 3,000 in Singapore. To support this growth, the
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Tencent Rolls Out Weixin Pay Enhancements for International Visitors in China
Tencent has announced comprehensive enhancements to its payment platform, Weixin Pay, aimed at improving the experience for visitors to mainland China. These initiatives simplify registering for WeChat and linking international credit cards, ensuring convenience and security. Upon downloading or updating
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How PayMe by HSBC is Shaping Digital Payment Usage in Hong Kong
The rise of digital payment solutions has significantly transformed Hong Kong’s financial landscape, with consumers increasingly adopting mobile wallets and other digital payment options in their daily lives. As the demand for convenient, secure, and innovative payment methods grows, the
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In Asia, E-Wallets Are Fast Becoming The Preferred Payment Method for The People
E-wallets remained popular among consumers in Asia-Pacific (APAC), maintaining their position as the preferred payment method for online shopping and becoming more prevalent for in-store purchases, new data released by payment processing firm Worldpay show. The growth of e-wallets in
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Ant Group Rolls Out International Zones with Global E-Wallets and Card Partners
Ant Group, in collaboration with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organisations, launched a programme in Beijing to establish International Consumer Friendly Zones across significant tourist and commercial cities in China. This initiative, supported by relevant
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Adyen and PayMe by HSBC Team Up to Expand Hong Kong Payment Options
Adyen, a financial technology platform for enterprise businesses, has announced a significant partnership with PayMe by HSBC. This partnership marks a strategic move for Adyen to become an acquirer for the popular mobile payment service in Hong Kong. This collaboration
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How Has FPS Hong Kong Transformed the Payment Experience?
The introduction of the Faster Payment System (FPS) in Hong Kong has significantly transformed the landscape of financial transactions within the region, offering a testament to the city’s adaptability and forward-thinking approach in the fintech domain. Since its inception in
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Two Million Japanese Merchants Now Accept Global E-Wallets via Alipay+
Ant International announces that it is integrating its Alipay+ service with two million merchants in Japan, aiming to address the payment challenges international visitors face. This development seeks to provide a more inclusive payment ecosystem, enabling visitors to use their
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