In a significant development for the travel and payments industry, Thunes, a global cross-border payments network, and Alipay+, a leading digital payment platform, have announced a strategic partnership to streamline payment processes for Asian tourists in Paris. This collaboration aims to address the challenges faced by Asian visitors in managing cross-border transactions and improve their overall travel experience in the French capital.
The partnership leverages Thunes’ extensive network and Alipay+’s comprehensive payment solutions to offer a more seamless and convenient payment experience. With this integration, Asian tourists can now use their Alipay+ accounts to make payments at a wide range of merchants across Paris, including retail stores, restaurants, and attractions, without needing to exchange currency or deal with foreign transaction fees.
This initiative comes as Paris continues to attract a growing number of tourists from Asia, particularly China, South Korea, and Japan. The ease of making payments in their native digital wallets is expected to enhance their travel experience and boost their spending in the city.
Thunes and Alipay+’s collaboration not only simplifies transactions for tourists but also benefits local businesses by increasing their accessibility to a significant and expanding market. This move aligns with the broader trend of digital payment innovations aimed at enhancing global travel and commerce.
The partnership represents a step forward in the global payments landscape, reflecting the increasing importance of catering to the needs of international travelers in an increasingly digital world.