Payment methods in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific payment methods are the card, wallet, bank-transfer, BNPL and cash rails that consumers in Asia Pacific actually use at checkout. This page lists the 16 Asia Pacific methods Payment Methods List tracks, grouped by category, with a linked profile for each rail covering how it works, who uses it and which merchants should accept it.
Last updated: July 31, 2026 · By Ale Aznar
All Asia Pacific payment methods we track
| Method | Category | Region | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| AliPay HK | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| CashBee | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| CUP (China UnionPay) | Domestic card scheme | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| Finverse | Bank transfer | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| LG U+ Pay | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| Octopus | Voucher / cash | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| Paidy | BNPL | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| Payco | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| QPay | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| SimplyConnect | Bank transfer | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| SmartPay | BNPL | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| SticPay | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| TonePay | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| Toss Pay | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
| U+ | Digital wallet | Asia-Pacific | Coming soon |
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Frequently asked questions
What payment methods are used in Asia Pacific?
The most widely accepted methods we track in Asia Pacific include 123, AliPay HK, CashBee, CUP (China UnionPay). Coverage spans wallets, account-to-account rails, cards, BNPL and cash vouchers depending on the market.
How many payment methods does Payment Methods List track in Asia Pacific?
We currently track 16 methods attributed to Asia Pacific, each with its own profile page as coverage ships.
Which Asia Pacific payment methods settle in real time?
Real-time account-to-account rails settle within seconds in most markets, while cash vouchers and direct debit run on a delayed cycle. Settlement timing per method is covered in each method profile.
Do merchants need a local entity to accept payments in Asia Pacific?
It depends on the rail and the acquirer. Some domestic rails require a local entity or a merchant of record; others are reachable cross-border through international PSPs. Licensing notes sit inside each method profile.