Alipay+ Connects With QR Ph to Expand Cross-Border Digital Payments in the Philippines

This partnership connects the Philippines’ digital payment system with international businesses and customers, making it easier for people to use digital payments when shopping globally.

The move also supports the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and its goal of expanding digital payments and building a more connected digital payment system in the country.

According to the BSP’s 2025 report, digital payments made up 64.69% of retail transaction volume in the Philippines. QR Ph transactions also grew by more than 13 times in 2025, showing the rapid adoption of digital payments.

"QR Ph has played an important role in advancing a more connected and interoperable digital payments ecosystem in the Philippines, making digital payments more accessible and convenient for businesses and consumers. Through our partnership with Alipay+, we are extending that connectivity beyond our borders, enabling Filipino merchants — particularly SMEs — to serve international customers more seamlessly. This is an important step in bringing the benefits of digitalisation into everyday commerce, while creating new opportunities for Filipino businesses to participate and grow in the global digital economy," said Carmelita “Melit” Araneta, General Manager of Philippine Payments Management Inc.

“Our role is to make it as easy as possible for a customer to pay with the mobile app they already use, while helping the merchant participate in a much bigger marketplace. The Philippines has built a strong digital payments ecosystem through QR Ph, and by connecting that ecosystem with Alipay+, we are helping bring the benefits of digitalisation to the next level, giving Filipino businesses a more seamless way to serve consumers from around the world,” said Danny Chung, General Manager of Alipay+ Global Growth Center, Ant International.

Alipay+, developed by Ant International, is a global payment platform that connects businesses with customers across countries. It offers cross-border payment and digital services.

The platform allows travellers to make easy and secure payments using their preferred payment app or e-wallet when they shop abroad. Customers can also access different deals and digital services through their usual payment apps.

Many small and medium-sized businesses use Alipay+ tools to improve their operations, reach more customers, and grow across different sales channels.

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