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Scan to Pay with QR codes across Asia

You can now use your Wise app to make QR code payments at millions of merchants across Asia - whether it’s a hawker stall in Singapore or a boutique in Seoul.

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Card not accepted? No problem

If the store accepts Alipay+ or any other supported QR code, just scan to pay with your Wise app

Skip the ATM search

Skip the hassle of withdrawing cash and dealing with change with QR code payments

Real rates, no surprises.

We always use the mid-market exchange rate with transparent fees

One app. millions of merchants

When in Asia, pay like the locals do. Scan and pay at street food stalls, neighbourhood cafes and major retailers without needing a local bank account or e-wallet

No new app needed

Forget the hassle of downloading local e-wallets and verifying your ID for every country you visit. Use your existing Wise app to pay like a local instantly.

Scan to pay across 10+ countries

From the night markets of Malaysia to the boutiques of South Korea, your Wise app has you covered across the region's most popular travel destinations.

Supports 9+ QR code networks

One QR scanner to rule them all. Whether it’s Alipay+, DuitNow QR or QRPh, Wise recognizes the local QR networks so you don't have to.

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two ways to pay

QR code payments come in two flavours - you either scan your merchant's QR code, or you ask them to scan yours

You scan them

Point your QR scanner at the merchant’s QR code and enter the payment amount. This is perfect for street food stalls, taxis, and smaller shops.

They scan you

At larger retailers, show the merchant your unique QR code from the Wise app for them to scan

Alipay+ QR scan

smart currency conversions

Pay from any balance

Pay directly from your SGD, HKD, USD or any of the 40+ currencies you hold

Automatic currency conversions

If you're paying in a currency you don't hold, we'll automatically convert it for you at the mid-market exchange rate - the same rate you see on Google

No hidden fees or markups

We always use the mid-market exchange rate without any hidden markups. All fees are displayed transparently, so you always know what you're paying for

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