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iFAST Global Bank launched the Worldwide Scan & Pay on 20 May 2026. It is a cross-border QR code payment feature enabled via Alipay+, a unified wallet gateway by Ant International. It is said to allow quick, cardless transactions for individual clients at 150+ million merchants across 220+ markets globally.
iFAST Global Bank’s clients can make payments at Alipay+ compatible QR merchants and supported national QR networks by scanning via the iFAST Global Bank mobile application and confirming the transaction. There is no need for a physical card. Alipay+ currently partners with over 10 national QR schemes across Asia and other markets.
Worldwide Scan & Pay is available for all iFAST Global Bank Digital Personal Banking clients, with payments linked directly to clients’ Multi-Currency Current Account. It is designed for in-person retail shopping, dining, and travelling.
Inayat Kashif, CEO of iFAST Global Bank, shared,
Inayat Kashif
“Together with Alipay+, we are enhancing the way clients transact internationally by delivering a more integrated and convenient global payment experience.”
Edward Yue, General Manager of Alipay+ Global Power Center, Ant International, added,
Edward Yue
“Our partnership with iFAST builds on our shared vision to make payments work for everyone, everywhere. At Alipay+, we have a continued commitment to supporting financial institutions, including banks, e-wallets and fintechs, with solutions that drive growth, enhance digital user experience, and strengthen the digital economy.”
This is said to be the first collaboration between Ant International and iFAST Global Bank, with further initiatives being considered, including travel-related offerings within the Alipay+ AI-powered services.
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