Bitget Wallet expands QR crypto payments across APAC

By Vriti Gothi

Bitget Wallet has expanded its QR-based payment functionality across Asia-Pacific, enabling users to make retail payments directly from a self-custodial wallet by scanning local merchant QR codes. The move positions the firm among the first to offer crypto-linked QR payments at scale in a region where QR infrastructure is deeply embedded in everyday transactions.

The rollout allows users to pay with stablecoins such as USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains, including Solana, BNB Chain, and Ethereum, while merchants continue to receive settlement through existing domestic payment rails. The feature is designed to support both local consumers and cross-border travellers, enabling in-store payments without requiring manual conversion to fiat or reliance on traditional card networks.

“APAC is one of the clearest places where crypto payments can fit into existing consumer habits,” said Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet. “QR payments are already part of daily life across the region. By connecting self-custodied assets and stablecoins to that payment experience, we are making crypto more practical for real-world use.”

The development is underpinned by Bitget Wallet’s Onchain Payments Matrix, an infrastructure layer designed to link blockchain networks with banks, wallets, and regional payment systems. The company is positioning the APAC rollout as part of a wider strategy to unify crypto payments across channels, including QR, cards, and bank transfers.

Asia-Pacific represents a significant testing ground for such innovations due to its high adoption of digital wallets and QR-based transactions. According to industry data from Worldpay, digital wallets accounted for 59% of point-of-sale transaction value in APAC in 2024, compared to 38% globally. The region also led global QR payment activity in 2025, contributing over 60% of total usage. QR payment volumes worldwide are projected to exceed $8 trillion by 2029, with Asia expected to remain the dominant market.

By aligning crypto payments with existing QR ecosystems, Bitget Wallet is attempting to address one of the sector’s key barriers—real-world usability—while competing with both traditional payment providers and centralised crypto platforms seeking to expand into everyday commerce.