Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central Asia to accept Alipay+, allowing local merchants to receive payments from 12 Alipay+-enabled e-wallets and bank apps. Travellers can now scan-to-pay via Kaspi QR, which offers the widest merchant coverage nationwide, from shopping and dining to attractions, convenience stores, medical services and even outlets in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move aims to boost tourism by expanding payment options for international visitors. In the first half of 2025, Kazakhstan welcomed a record 7.5 million visitors, with China, Germany and South Korea among the top five source markets. These travellers can now use their Alipay+-enabled apps for seamless transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis strengthens our partnership with Kaspi.kz for both inbound and outbound cross-border mobile payments that benefit travellers and businesses,\u201d said Edward Yue, General Manager for SEA, South Asia and ANZ, Ant International. \u201cWe\u2019re connecting our global partners to local merchants and promoting sustainable growth in Kazakhstan and the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The collaboration builds on an April 2024 initiative enabling Kazakhstanis to make payments abroad using Kaspi.kz, with popular destinations including China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Italy and France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSince last year, Kazakhstanis have been able to pay in their favourite travel destinations using the Kaspi.kz super app,\u201d said Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO and Co-founder of Kaspi.kz. \u201cNow visitors to Kazakhstan can pay via Kaspi QR using their Alipay+ wallets or bank apps. We are proud to make travel to Kazakhstan more convenient and support economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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