BUENOS AIRES, Argentina--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alipay+, a global digital payment gateway under Ant International, today announced that it will enable global travellers to make QR code payments at millions of merchants across Argentina through integration with the country's national QR payment scheme Transferencias 3.0, in partnership with PVS, a fintech company specialized in developing customized payment solutions in Latin America.
This service helps to enhance global travellers' travel experiences in Argentina, allowing them to pay seamlessly at restaurants, malls and tourist attractions. Using an Alipay+ partner payment app, they can now scan the national QR code displayed at all merchants to make cross-border payments across Argentina, similar to when they make digital payments in their home countries.
Alipay+ now connects 150 million merchants to over 50 global digital wallets and banking apps, reaching 2 billion user accounts. The merchant network includes those connected through over 10 national QR schemes across Asia and Middle East. Alipay+ partner apps will be enabled for cross-border payments in Argentina in phases. This would help local merchants, especially small businesses, to serve more international customers while continuing to use their existing QR acceptance infrastructure.
Argentina is home to one of the world's most advanced mobile payment ecosystems, where QR code payments is an integral part of everyday commerce. At its core is Transferencias 3.0, the national interoperable instant payment infrastructure developed by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA), which enables consumers to pay with any participating digital wallet or banking app by scanning a single QR code.
“The way people pay is changing rapidly, and merchants need payment experiences that evolve at the same pace,” said Lucio Colunga, CEO of PVS. “Through our partnership with Alipay+, we are giving merchants across Latin America access to one of the world's largest digital payment ecosystems, connecting them with more than 2 billion user accounts worldwide. This enables international travellers to pay with the wallets they already know and trust while creating new growth opportunities for businesses across the region. This is another step toward a more connected, interoperable and global payments ecosystem.”
"Argentina's highly interoperable digital payment ecosystem creates a strong foundation for seamless digital commerce," said Weixiao Jiang, General Manager for North Asia and the Americas, Alipay+, Ant International. "We're honoured to integrate with the national QR payment scheme through the partnership with PVS. By connecting travellers from key international markets with a broad network of merchants, we hope to help boost inbound visitor spending, supporting the country's tourism economy while bringing more opportunities for local businesses."
With an average of over 20 million daily transactions, Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. It supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes across Asia, Europe, and the Americas with a comprehensive suite of solutions, ranging from payment and account services to embedded credit services, treasury management and other AI-powered financial innovations.
This latest initiative follows Alipay+'s partnership with PVS in May 2026 to roll out cross-border mobile payment service in Argentina and Chile. In addition, Ant International became the Argentina National Football Team's official sponsor for the Asia region (excluding the Middle East) in March 2026.
Beyond Argentina, Ant International is expanding partnerships with global and local payment service providers, fintech companies and digital platforms to broaden access to cross-border payments and inclusive financial services for businesses and consumers across Latin America. Recent initiatives include the co-launch of a digital wallet and the advancement of digital payments in Mexico, as well as expanding access to financing for underserved SMEs and individuals in Brazil.
Alongside QR code payment, Alipay+ NFC (near-field communication) enables cross-border transactions through its partnership with Mastercard. Starting with AlipayHK, GCash and Kakao Pay, users can now make NFC payments at Mastercard-enabled merchants worldwide, including across Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and other Latin American markets.
About Alipay+
Ant International's Alipay+ is a unified wallet gateway with cross-border payment and digitisation services that help connect global merchants to consumers. Consumers enjoy seamless payments a broad choice of deals and the convenience of digital services using their preferred payment app/e-wallet while travelling abroad. Many small and medium-sized businesses already use Alipay+ digital tools to enhance efficiency and achieve omni-channel growth.
