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2 Apr 2025
Alipay Plus: Convenient and Fast Cross-Border Payments
Today, payment methods for goods and services have made significant progress. In many countries, including Thailand, more businesses and merchants are adopting Alipay Plus, making it easier for international travelers to pay using their own e-wallets, regardless of their location. If you're unfamili...
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20 Mar 2025
A Great Start Requires a Great Plan! 7 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Business
Starting a business is like stepping into a highly competitive field, where proper preparation is crucial for new entrepreneurs. To ensure your business’s stability and achieve your desired returns, meticulous planning and preparation are essential before taking the plunge. 7 Things to Know Before...
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25 Feb 2025
The Complete Guide to Registering for Alipay: Easy, Convenient, and Usable in China and Worldwide
Alipay is one of the major financial transaction platforms in China and one of the country’s most popular digital wallets. It is an essential app and digital wallet if you plan to travel to China. Learning to use Alipay for payment purposes will ease transactions between China’s merchants and cust...
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5 Aug 2024
Entering a Cashless Society: Your Guide to E-Payment Systems.
Today, transferring money, making payments, or conducting various financial transactions can be done conveniently and swiftly with just a mobile phone.These are done using e-payment systems (Electronic Payment Systems) where besides making spending convenient , they have also greatly changed our lifestyle for the better. There are several types of e-payment channels, each suitable for different user groups. Let’s explore them together. What is an e-Payment system? An e-payment system (Electronic Payment System) is a payment method that offers convenience by replacing cash transactions with other electronic forms. It facilitates easy and fast payments or transfers between parties via smartphones or computers connected to the Internet, where all e-payment system providers operate under the supervision of the Bank of Thailand. How Many Types of e-Payment Systems are There? Currently, under the Bank of Thailand's regulations, e-payment systems are classified into the 8 following types: 1. Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Machines: Devices installed by merchants to accept payments for goods and services. They support various payment methods depending on the service provider, including credit and debit card payments, QR Code scans, and popular e-Wallets such as ThaiQR, Alipay, True Money, and Line Pay. EDC machines can also facilitate credit card installment payments. 2. Mobile Payment: This type of e-payment service is integrated with merchant applications, allowing users to purchase items within the app and pay immediately via smartphones with internet access. Payments can be made using debit or credit cards, through mobile banking apps, Thai QR, or various e-wallets. 3. Clearing: Handling payment verification and confirmation for account debits as per the agreement with the bank, ensuring accuracy and speed in payment processing. 4. Payment Collection: Allowing individuals or businesses to make or receive payments through a third-party intermediary without having to transact directly with the seller or service provider. 5. Transaction Switching: An intermediary connecting e-payment service providers and users to facilitate the transfer of payment transaction data according to agreed terms. 6. Payment Card Network: Involves payments through ATM, credit, and debit cards, transmitting user financial information to the card provider where the payment amount is immediately deducted from the cardholder's deposit account. The functions vary depending on the card type for example, on credit cards the spending amount is billed according to the agreed-upon cycle, and if unpaid, interest and fines will incur. 7. e-Money: Electronic payment systems where users create e-Money accounts and load funds through various channels to pay for goods or services, known as e-Wallets. Examples include mobile apps like True Money, Alipay, and Line Pay. 8. Settlement: Facilitating the transfer of money or assets between parties via an advance payment service to automatically deduct from the user's account to settle with the creditors. This includes securities trading, payments, and foreign exchange transactions. Which groups of users are e-Payment systems suitable for? e-Payment systems offer convenience, time saving, and various systems catered to various individual needs, making them suitable for a wide range of users: · Users Seeking Convenience and Speed: e-Payment systems reduce the time spent on payment transactions and offer various financial services such as online shopping or paying for services via mobile phones. · Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: e-Payment systems provide multiple convenient and fast transactions through different channels for business owners and entrepreneurs. · Individuals Needing High Security: e-Payment systems have high-security measures to effectively protect your financial information. Payment systems for financial transactions in Thailand have become increasingly convenient and agile. They will continue to evolve with market trends and new technologies to offer users more benefits in the future.Interested in services from GHL? Contact us today: Call: 0-2440-0111 Or click: https://th.nttdatapay.com/contact
23 Jul 2024
Get to Know Alipay: The Essential Digital Wallet and Sales Channel for Merchants
Looking to attract more Chinese tourists to your store and business? We recommend Alipay, a widely used digital wallet app from China that will help simplify transactions for Chinese customers and your business. With tourism halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation is now returning to normal. Since the end of 2023, Thailand has once again become a popular destination for tourists around the world. According to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Chinese tourists ranked first. Over a million visitors were recorded in the first two months of this year. This represents significant opportunities for businesses to leverage on. To cater to the spending needs of Chinese and other international tourists, businesses must be ready to accept payments via the Alipay digital wallet. If you are unfamiliar with this payment method, let’s learn more about it together. What is Alipay? Alipay, or Zhifubao in Chinese, is a digital wallet (e-Wallet) or online payment system. Hailing from China, Alipay was developed by Ant Financial Services Group (a subsidiary of Alibaba) in 2004 to facilitate financial transactions. These include online shopping, bill payments, money transfers and in-store payments via QR code. Currently, Alipay has over 1 billion users worldwide. In order to accommodate foreign spending (especially tourists), Alipay+ was developed. It is designed to accept payments from digital wallet apps in various countries, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan. What are the differences between Alipay and Alipay+? o Alipay is a basic digital wallet (E-Wallet) for Chinese citizens with financial accounts in China. It is used for common financial transactions such as paying for goods and services, transferring money, and paying bills. Chinese tourists can pay via the Alipay app at any store that supports the Alipay payment system. o Alipay+ is a product designed to support financial transactions for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to accept payments from tourists worldwide. By connecting electronic wallets (e-Wallets) from various countries, it enables users to easily pay with their own preferred apps even when they are in another country at places bearing the Alipay+ symbol. In summary, Alipay is a digital wallet application for users with financial accounts in China, while Alipay+ is a payment system that links various digital wallets (e-Wallets) worldwide. Tourists from different countries can make payments easily at kiosks bearing the Alipay or Alipay+ symbol without needing to exchange currency. Benefits for Merchants Who Accept Alipay and Alipay+ 1. Attract more customers: With over a billion users worldwide, having acceptance for Alipay and Alipay+ payment systems can attract more tourists to your store. 2. Support more tourists: Alipay+ supports payments from e-wallets of various countries The include Thailand’s top tourist markets such as China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and South Korea. 3. Convenient, simple, borderless payment: With an easy-to-use payment channel that accepts a potential customer’s preferred e-wallet, it incentivises customers to spend at your store without the hassle of currency conversions. Moreover, stores that accept Alipay payments may also get promotional opportunities within the application. This can further increase your business’ visibility and growth. Boost Your Business Growth and Revenue Register for Alipay and Alipay+ with GHL. Make international payments at your store easier and more convenient. Sign up for Alipay and Alipay+ with GHL today to streamline your financial transactions and payments.
4 Jul 2024
COMPREHENSIVE PAYMENT SERVICES BY GHL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Since 1994, GHL has continuously developed and built trust with businesses seeking payment services. Today, GHL is a leader in payment services across the ASEAN region, and a global provider and developer of payment systems. GHL is certified with PCI DSS Level 1 (the highest international standard for payment card data security) and supports a wide range of payment systems. In this article, we will introduce you to GHL's services, exploring which offerings are best suited for your business. Payment Systems from GHL GHL offers comprehensive payment services across various channels, both online and offline. 1. Online Payment or E-Payment Gateway Services from GHL Designed to support online payments for various businesses, such as online restaurants, e-commerce websites, airline ticket booking websites, concert ticket booking websites, and more, via the Internet on mobile or desktop. GHL offers a variety of online payment services with multiple payment features to support numerous payment methods: · Payment Gateway Integration with Merchant’s Websites: o Server To Server: A service that connects to the merchant’s payment page, where merchants must have PCI-DSS certification and can customise their payment page. o Host To Host: Utilises GHL’s payment page for transactions and is suitable for stores without PCI-DSS certification. The page is user-friendly and supports multiple payment methods. · Payment Gateway Integration with Merchant’s Applications: For merchants using app-based sales channels, GHL's payment system allows customers to purchase products and make instant, convenient and secure payments. · Scheduled Payment: o Recurring: Allows for recurring payments via credit card or deposit account, suitable for merchants with regular payment collection from customers every month. o Installment: Allows customers to pay in installments via credit card without the need for swiping a card in-store. · Payment Link Service: Create and send links for payment Create and send payment links via various channels such as email and LINE to allow customers make payments online at a click. This service is suitable for merchants without a physical location. · Buy Now Button: Create a quick payment button Create a quick purchase button that takes customers directly to the payment page. Ideal for merchants with a single product or special promotions. · Dashboard Reporting and Data Analysis Merchants can log in to view detailed real-time and historical payments (transactions), with a back-end system configurable to allow each user access to view specific details. The reports are easy to read and can be exported as Excel files with filters for desired data to be used for further marketing efforts and effectively create growth opportunities. 2. Offline Payment Services from GHL For business owners curious about GHL's Offline Payment services, we offer various solutions for a wide range of businesses in the ASEAN region. GHL is recognised as a leader among offline payment service providers, providing comprehensive options tailored to meet diverse business needs: · EDC All-In-One Card Machine: Accepts all types of payments, including debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, JCB, American Express), QR payments from banking apps and e-wallets (both domestic e-wallets such as True Money, Shopee Pay, Lazada Pay and LINE Pay, as well as international e-wallets such as Alipay, Alipay+). The card reader supports credit card installment payments from six major banks, thus saving time and space with a convenient, secure and all-in-one device. · QR Payment via GHL Line Official Account Developed to support the increasing need for QR code payments, GHL has developed a QR payment system on the LINE application. This allows small and medium-sized businesses who want to use their mobile phones for managing digital payment acceptance. Simply add GHL as a friend and register your store to activate the payment system. There are many payment channels available, including QR credit cards, Thai QR (PromptPay), True Money, Shopee Pay, Lazada Pay, Line Pay, Alipay and Alipay+. · Smart API Solutions GHL offers more than just card readers and payments via the GHL Line Official Account (Line OA). It also provides connection via API with POS (Point of Sale) systems and various automated machines to simplify payments for the following: o Retail POS Systems o Vending Machines o Self-Service Kiosks o Automatic Parking Payment Systems Choose GHL for comprehensive end-to-end financial transaction management tailored to all your business needs. This overview highlights the diverse payment services offered by GHL. To learn more, please contact us via GHL’s chatbot on our main website, or reach out to our Merchant Services team at 0-2440-0111.
2 Jul 2024
GET TO KNOW GHL: THE LEADING PAYMENT SYSTEM PROVIDER IN ASEAN
GHL Group is a leading payment service provider in the ASEAN region, founded in 1994 with a goal of supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) by designing and developing payment systems that offer diverse access to financial transactions. If you are wondering who GHL is, this article will hopefully give you a better understanding of the company and what we offer. Who is GHL and What Services Do They Provide?GHL is a leading payment service provider in the ASEAN region, offering comprehensive online and offline payment solutions that support a wide range of payment methods, including: EDC Machines (Electronic Data Capture): These card reader machines support various payment methods, such as credit card payments (for both full and installment payments), Thai QR (PromptPay), and various e-Wallets (both domestic and cross-border). Online Payment Systems (Payment Gateway): GHL's online payment systems support various payment methods, including debit and credit cards, Internet Banking, Thai QR (PromptPay), e-Wallets, and O2O (Online-to-Offline). Payment via GHL Line Official Account: Allows businesses to accept QR code payments via mobile phones for convenience and speed. GHL Group Serves Six Countries GHL is trusted by leading businesses and stores across six countries in the ASEAN region: Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia and Thailand, which utilise GHL’s comprehensive EDC and payment systems. GHL: Securely Supporting Your Business Large Stores: For stores looking to expand their payment channels to cover all commonly used forms by customers such as credit card payments, QR PromptPay, and various domestic and international e-Wallets. Small Stores: Small stores can sign up for GHL's Line Official Account service. This allows stores to accept payments via phone through QR code and all types of e-wallets, including credit card QR codes, ensuring all transactions are covered. Online Stores: For online stores looking to increase payment opportunities, GHL's secure and user-friendly payment gateway system offers real-time transaction tracking. It is PCI DSS Level 1 certified to meet international standards for payment data security and protection against credit card data breaches. As a leader in payment services, GHL is a trusted brand with a longstanding reputation among leading stores and small businesses alike. A merchant service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help resolve any technical issue or dispute that may arise to facilitate your business’ smooth and steady growth.Interested in GHL's Card Reader Machine? Contact us today: Phone: 0-2440-0111 Click: GHL Contact
25 Apr 2024
FEATURE: GHL THAILAND AND UOB TO ADVANCE DIGITAL PAYMENTS AND EMPOWER BUSINESSES
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, GHL Systems Berhad (GHL), headquartered in Malaysia, stands as a pioneering force in advancing the expansion of digital payments. Listed on the Malaysian stock exchange, the Group has expanded its reach into Philippines, Indonesia and Australia, while maintaining a steadfast presence in Thailand for over 15 years. Under the leadership of Mr. Prinya Jinantuya, CEO of GHL Thailand, the company continues to drive the expansion of the payment business. Leveraging technology, expertise and a talented team, GHL enhances the payment landscape in Thailand by offering integrated Electronic Data Capture (EDC) device services, online and e-commerce payment solutions, and tailored software systems accommodating diverse payment methods.GHL Thailand's EDC machine is an All-in-One payment terminal, accepting Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay, JCB, Amex, various e-wallets and QR payments such as Thai QR, TrueMoney Wallet, LINE Pay, ShopeePay, Lazada Pay, Alipay, and Alipay+, both domestically and internationally. It also supports electronic wallet payments from key tourist nations, which includes China, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and South Korea. With over 10,000 merchant service locations now accepting credit and debit cards, GHL Thailand effectively meets the evolving needs of businesses in diverse sectors such as food and beverage, restaurants, retail stores, and hotels, especially in prominent tourist destinations.In the previous year, GHL Thailand took significant strides in innovation by successfully engineering software for its All-in-One EDC machine, facilitating effortless processing of credit card installment payments for six prominent banks in the country. Additionally, GHL Thailand introduced QR payments for LINE Chat, offering a convenient QR code payment channel through the popular messaging app LINE. Collaborating closely with key partners like UOB, GHL actively contributes to steering business operations within the UOB BizSmart platform. This initiative offers a diverse array of business management solutions selected by the bank from its business partners in an effort to reduce costs, save time and enhance managerial efficiency, aligning with the broader objective of preparing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the transition to a cashless society — an essential focus for the ongoing year. According to Mrs. Sayumrat Maranate, Executive Director, Country Function Head of Business Banking, UOB Thailand, GHL is one of the leading payment solutions provider in ASEAN, providing All-In-One payment service through its EDC machine. GHL’s solutions can support all types of payment methods from credit cards, debit cards, QR codes, and popular domestic and international e-wallets. Moreover, GHL Thailand offers dedicated support from a team of experts, assisting with card acceptor installation, approval procedures, and post-purchase assistance for UOB clients. We are confident to offer GHL's solutions on UOB BizSmart, a suite of digital solutions designed to empower SMEs to operate with greater efficiency in today's competitive digital landscape.The bank primarily promotes GHL Thailand's services to SME businesses focusing on B2C services (Business-to-Consumer) such as restaurants, cafes, beauty salons, spas, retail stores, hotels, and tourist shops, serving both local and international customers due to demand for different payment options. GHL's All-In-One solution allows our customers to accept all kinds of payments in one device, thereby helping to improve sales and minimise risks from cash payment. Customers with bank-approved EDC devices can also enhance the positive reputation to their businesses. “Business owners who installed GHL Thailand’s EDC machine have expressed their satisfaction and considered it an indispensable tool for optimising business operations, facilitating different payment options, and supporting back-end operation efficiently. The machine can submit transaction reports with details of all payment collection which significantly help to reduce errors and ensure safer payments.” said Mrs. Sayumrat Responding to the encouraging feedback, GHL Thailand and UOB are set to continue their collaboration, supporting businesses through various avenues. In addition to card swiping machines, the bank aims to offer payment solutions via alternative channels, including Payment Gateways for e-Commerce and QR Payments generated through LINE official accounts. These efforts aim to enhance accessibility and convenience for businesses and customers alike. Furthermore, GHL Thailand is actively innovating its devices by introducing Digital Sales Slips, accessible through QR Code scanning on mobile phones, aiming to reduce paper usage. This initiative aligns seamlessly with UOB's digital transformation vision, encouraging SMEs to contribute to waste reduction and mitigate chemical residue accumulation in the environment. Embracing sustainable business practices has become a crucial trend within the business community, emphasizing the importance of environmental consciousness. Mr. Prinya further underscored the importance of GHL Thailand's ongoing commitment to advance new payment options for both the online platform and All-in-One EDC machines this year. To better serve SMEs, strategic plans are in place to enhance EDC machines into comprehensive digital services beyond payment acceptance. This includes integrating a Point of Sale (POS) and payment receiving system into a single device. Additional features will include a CRM system for loyalty points accumulation and redemption, along with a QR code system for meal ordering. GHL Thailand’s All-in-One EDC machine stands out for its capability to integrate all sales and payment systems into a single device. The company is poised to achieve a projected growth in its operating results this year, marking an anticipated increase of more than 100% from the previous year. This growth mirrors the collective expansion of the ecosystem, including supply chains and its partners. Article and photo credits: BrandAge Magazine Source: https://brandage.com/article/38546
20 Feb 2024
IMPORTANT: Beware of Fraudulent Loan Offers in the Name of GHL (Thailand) Co., Ltd
We have become aware that a group of fraudulent individuals is engaging in loan scams by impersonating GHL (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and offering loans via online platforms such as LINE or social media channels. We wish to emphasize that we do not have a policy of soliciting loan applications through LINE or any other social media channels. In addition, we do not require upfront payments or request money transfers as part of the loan application/approval process. In view of this, we strongly urge all concerned parties to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with these fraudulent individuals. We are proactively engaged in identifying and pursuing legal action against those responsible for these deceptive and unlawful activities. Should you be approached by an individual claiming to be a GHL employee, please contact our Customer Care Team for verification at 02-440-0122 or 02-440-0111 (ext. 617) or our dedicated HOTLINE at 064-070-7655. Alternatively, you can email us at growth@ghl.com to report any suspicious communications.
19 Oct 2023
PAY SOLUTIONS AND GHL COLLABORATE TO DRIVE THAILAND'S DIGITAL ECONOMY WITH 0% INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OPTION THROUGH 6 BANK CARDS VIA ALL-IN-ONE SMART EDC DEVICE
Bangkok: Pay Solutions Co., Ltd. - Thailand's first online payment system provider, collaborates with GHL (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (GHL Thailand), the leading payment solutions provider to introduce a 0% installment payment option for credit card holders from six major Thai banks, powered by GHL Thailand’s All-in-One EDC machine. An initiative aimed to drive the digital economy, this is set to stimulate consumer spending and boost revenue for a wide range of stores nationwide.Mr. Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, Chief Executive Officer of Pay Solutions Co., Ltd., a service provider of online payment systems said that the post-COVID-19 period has shaped consumer-spending behavior, characterized by delayed purchase decisions and a preference for paying in installments, evidently at an 84% increase. However, store owners seeking to implement the credit card installment payment system are required to go through the process of dealing with one bank at a time, leading to substantial costs associated with procuring a large number of card Point-of-Sales (POS) terminals.Since the start of 2023, consumer behavior in Thailand has shifted back to traditional in-store shopping, with a significant increase in the number of tourists visiting the country after its reopening. Furthermore, the preference for credit card usage over cash is evident in electronic card payment data from EDC machines. In 2022, the volume ratio indicated 73.6% for offline transactions and 26.4% for online. There were 53,323,000 card transactions at point-of-sale, amounting to THB 139,000,000 million. In the corresponding period of 2023, the trend continued, with offline transactions accounting for 79.6% and online for 20.4%. The number of card transactions at point-of-sale increased to 56,118,000, with a total value of THB 151,000,000. Pay Solutions is an online payment system service provider, covering across multiple channels (omnichannel) including websites, applications, and social media. Together with GHL Thailand, they have introduced an innovative installment payment option via GHL's All-In-One EDC machine, capable of seamlessly handling transactions from six major banks and nine credit cards, namely Kasikorn Bank (KBank), Bangkok Bank (BBL), TMB Thanachart Bank (TTB), Krung Thai Bank (KTB), Card X (SCB), Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), Tesco Money, Krungsri Central The1, and Krungsri First Choice cards. This empowers customers to tailor their payment preferences to their needs, enhancing their purchasing decisions and creating revenue opportunities for stores nationwide.Mr. Prinya Jinantuya, Chief Executive Officer of GHL Thailand, said, “GHL, a leading payment solution provider in the ASEAN region, has been operating in Thailand for over 15 years, providing comprehensive solutions through an All-in-One EDC machine. Our All-In-One EDC machine accepts a wide range of payment methods, which includes debit/credit cards, QR PromptPay and e-wallets both locally and globally. With over 15,000 payment touchpoints spanning across retail stores, food & beverage outlets, hotel chains and multiple establishments nationwide, our collaboration with Pay Solutions is tailored to cater to the growing demand of business operators looking to facilitate more installment payment options.“Traditionally, businesses have had to deal with multiple banks individually, each with its unique processes and conditions, often requiring different EDC machines. GHL's All-In-One EDC machine resolves these challenges by supporting 0% installment plans for credit cards from six major Thai banks. We’re continuously developing our system to support cards from other banks, which can further drive sales, streamline operations, save processing time, optimise space, and simplify sales reporting. Currently, this service is already available at Vincent Clinics, Home Plus Furniture Mall, Mum & Me Maternity and Kids Products Center, with plans to expand to over 5,000 locations nationwide by year-end,” added Prinya. Mr. Pongtheera Setthanawarakul, M.D., Group Chief Executive of Vincent clinic, a comprehensive medical aesthetics & skincare clinic with 7 branches nationwide, said that they are committed to providing customers with the latest world-class surgical technology and are committed to become the Number 1 surgical clinic in terms of innovation. In line with this, Ms. Pranpariya Ungtrakul, M.D., co-founder of Vincent Clinic further added that the multi-bank installment payment service via credit cards and cash cards is equivalent to having financial assistance with flexible payment options that can support customers financing their cost of their aesthetic care. We believe that our customers’ good image and personality will help enhance confidence and prosperity, while promoting a happier lifestyle. For more information, please call 0 2821 6163, 081 145 5996, 081 752 8722, or visit www.paysolutions.asia and www.facebook.com/paysolutionSdotasia.
10 Jul 2023
GHL SYSTEMS BERHAD SELECTS ARAB FINANCIAL SERVICES TO PROCESS ITS THAI MERCHANT TRANSACTIONS
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: GHL Systems Berhad (GHL), ASEAN’s leading payment solutions provider has selected Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s foremost digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, to process its merchant transactions in Thailand.The strategic collaboration will bring AFS’s payments technology expertise to support GHL’s merchant payments processing. AFS will provide GHL with Acquiring Platform as a Service and value-added services: authorisation and clearing for instore and eCommerce transactions, dispute management, fraud prevention and data analytics.Samer Soliman, Chief Executive Officer at AFS said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with GHL in a relationship that will combine the expertise of two strong organizations to help merchants expand and better serve the payments sector. Our entry into the Southeast Asian market is a significant milestone for AFS, and it is consistent with our commitment to digital payments transformation across markets. It’s exciting to work with GHL, who shares our goal of driving payments innovation, as we continue to focus on providing dependable and secure next generation payment processing solutions that bring greater value to our clients."Going forward, GHL’s merchants in Thailand will use the AFS acquirer payment processing platform, resulting in significantly increased efficiencies, robust security, and reliability along with state-of-the-art user experiences. As the preferred partner for banks, financial institutions, and merchants of all sizes across the region, AFS has a strong track record and proven expertise and experience in digital payments technology solutions and innovation.Sean Hesh, Executive Director & Group Chief Executive Officer at GHL Systems Berhad said, “We are delighted to join synergies with AFS, a company whose digital payments technology innovation, industry knowledge and expertise will serve to support and strengthen our payments ecosystem. By leveraging on AFS's expertise, we are confident in the delivery of next-level solutions that can elevate the experience for our valued merchants. We are excited about the transformative impact this collaboration will bring, both for our organisation and the satisfaction of merchants and consumers."Regulated by The Central Bank of Bahrain, and majority-owned by Bank ABC, AFS boasts numerous ground-breaking end-to-end digital payment services and solutions. These span debit, credit, and Islamic card processing, merchant acquiring, fintech, and a suite of state-of-the-art value-added services. Providing the highest quality payments solutions that are trusted by businesses, AFS has offices and data centers in Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and the UAE. Its dedication to innovation has positioned AFS as a driving market force delivering a rich portfolio of payment solutions including popular digital mobile wallets, market-leading merchant acquiring services, Bahrain’s leading digital payroll solution, global contact centers and more.
20 Jun 2023
GHL EXPANDS ALIPAY+ INTEGRATION TO 2,600 THAI MERCHANTS CATERED FOR DIGITAL-FIRST TRAVELLERS IN ASIA
Key Highlights: GHL enables Alipay+ for 2,600 merchants in Thailand, local businesses can now accept cross-border digital payments from leading Asian mobile wallets. Thailand’s local businesses to benefit from this initiative come from a wide range of tourism industries, from retail, F&B to hospitality and attractions nationwide. Jim Thompson, Premium Outlets are amongst local brands to benefit from this partnership. Bangkok, THAILAND: GHL Systems Berhad (GHL), the leading payment service company in ASEAN region, has enabled Alipay+ for over 2,600 local businesses in Thailand to accept cross-border digital payments from leading Asian mobile wallets. This includes AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR), Kakao Pay (South Korea), Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia) and Alipay (Chinese mainland), which has been accepted by Thai merchants since 2015. Travellers visiting Thailand can now pay with their home e-wallets at over 5,000 retail outlets powered by GHL, through a partnership with Alipay+, a suite of global cross-border digital payment and marketing solutions operated by Ant Group. The local businesses to benefit from this initiative come from a wide range of tourism industries, from retail, F&B to hospitality and attractions nationwide. For the first quarter of 2023, the government announced Thailand has achieved its target for tourist arrivals, with 6.15 million visitors . As travellers return to Thailand, they have greater expectations of their travel and retail experience, particularly as many have become accustomed to a seamless payment experience via mobile wallets. Mr. Prinya Jinantuya, Chief Executive Officer of GHL Thailand said, “GHL's long-term partnership with Alipay, now further enhanced with the latest collaboration with Alipay+ holds immense value for the Thai tourism industry. Local businesses can attract a broader customer base of Asian travellers, offering them a familiar and convenient payment method. This integration aligns with Thailand's vision to create a cashless economy, fostering financial inclusivity and driving economic growth. As digital transactions continue to rise, the economy benefits from enhanced transparency, efficiency, and security, positively impacting multiple sectors and promoting overall economic development.”Jim Thompson, Thailand’s well-known silk company and one of the earliest local brands to complete the integration, stands as a testament to the benefits of this partnership. With a legacy rooted in exquisite silk craftsmanship, today, Jim Thompson is the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand with a reputation for beautiful silks and "Beyond Silk" and a beloved brand among both locals and international visitors.Nunnapat Verojanavat, Marketing Director of Jim Thompson, said: “By embracing cross-border digital payments, Jim Thompson can now offer a familiar and convenient payment method to these travellers, enhancing their overall shopping experience. Tourists from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Malaysia, who are accustomed to using mobile wallets as their preferred payment method, can now enjoy a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience. This not only strengthens customer satisfaction but also contributes to building long-term customer loyalty.”Commenting on the partnership, Dr Cherry Huang, General Manager of Alipay+ Offline Merchant Services, Ant Group, said: “Today’s travellers are not the same as they were before the pandemic, with many now used to digital lifestyles, which they will expect no matter where they go. Through our local partners like GHL, we can enable more local businesses to easily accept digital payments like e-wallets, which is fast becoming the preferred payment method of Asian consumers, helping them provide a more convenient, fuss-free experience.”Travellers will have no lack of retail and entertainment options in Thailand and can use their own local mobile wallets at popular shopping destinations such as all six Premium Outlets, including in Cha-am, Khao-Yai, Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Phuket and Krabi. [1] Reuters: Thailand beats Q1 tourism target with 6.15 million arrivals