Thailand – Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payments and marketing network run by Ant International, unveils that all 14,500 7-Eleven locations in Thailand are now set up to take digital payments from extra visitors via 13 payment applications, with 9 additional international e-wallets.
This initiative fits in with their ongoing digitization efforts to meet the growing needs of travellers, particularly as they prepare for the busiest travel period around Chinese New Year. Counter Service connects Alipay+ to the 7-Eleven retail network, enabling the integration.
The e-wallets that have recently been integrated are MyPB from Public Bank Berhad in Malaysia, GCash from the Philippines, Hipay from Mongolia, MPay from Macao SAR, China, Naver Pay and Toss Pay from South Korea, Changi Pay and OCBC Digital from Singapore, and Tinaba from Italy.
Thailand has been accepting Chinese mainland Alipay since 2015. Further supported payment methods since 2023 are AlipayHK from Hong Kong SAR, China, Kakao Pay from South Korea, and Touch ‘n Go eWallet from Malaysia.
Alipay+ continues to broaden its merchant network in Thailand, adding retail, leisure, and travel businesses to its network. This covers every mall run by The Mall Group and Central Retail Corporation in addition to local brands like King Power and Jim Thompson.
Weeradej Ackapolpanich, managing director at Counter Service Company Limited, said, “Counter Service, the world-class reliable, trustful, and innovative payment system, has strengthened and increased digital payment channels for 7-Eleven stores nationwide and provide daily conveniences, which includes financial service, insurance, sports and concert ticket, travel and tourism, etc. With a significant rise of travel demand, we aim to accommodate, connect, and cater to tourists from all over the world with cashless trend and convenience services.”
Meanwhile, Sittipong Kittiprapapong, general manager, Global Merchant Partnership, Thailand, Ant International, stated, “Thailand is one of the most popular travel destinations globally and we’re excited to do more to support the digitalization of the vibrant tourism sector locally. By working closely with local merchants and partners like the Tourism Authority of Thailand, we’re attracting more Chinese and Asian tourists to Thailand, creating a more convenient and worry-free experience for travellers, and helping more businesses benefit from tourism growth.”
