AirAsia MOVE partners with Antom for seamless travel payments

By Gloria Methri

AirAsia MOVE, Asean’s travel booking app and the OTA (online travel agency) platform business of Capital A, has partnered with Ant International’s Antom to transform travel and to offer seamless payment experiences on the app.

Under the agreement, AirAsia MOVE will work closely with Antom, a merchant payment and digitisation services provider, and 2C2P, a full-suite global payments platform and a subsidiary of Antom.

This collaboration is set to integrate Antom and 2C2P’s advanced payment solutions, including payment orchestration and acquiring for both cards and local payment methods (LPMs), into AirAsia MOVE’s platform.

These technologies will empower AirAsia MOVE to streamline payment methods, reduce cross-border transaction costs and operational expenses, and broaden its consumer base while providing customers with a broader range of preferred payment options.

Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, lauded the partnership as a significant step forward for the broader Capital A ecosystem: “This collaboration not only benefits AirAsia MOVE but also strengthens our ecosystem by enhancing payment capabilities across our businesses. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Ant International as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE, said, “We are thrilled to join forces with Antom to redefine the way our customers experience travel payments. By integrating Antom and 2C2P’s advanced solutions, we’re enhancing efficiency, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering significant cost savings. We can offer greater flexibility and convenience, addressing the diverse needs of our growing customer base in Southeast Asia and beyond.”

Gary Liu, General Manager of Antom, Ant International, added, “Our advanced solutions, including payment orchestration and acquiring for both cards and LPMs, enable AirAsia MOVE to expand its reach to more consumers across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. By combining our expertise and AI-driven payment technologies, we are committed to improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction, and unlocking long-term value together.”