Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ launch cross-border QR payments in Kazakhstan

By Vriti Gothi

Kaspi.kz, has integrated Alipay+, introducing seamless cross-border QR-based payments in Kazakhstan. This development positions the country as a pioneer in Central Asia, enabling inbound travellers from around the world to make purchases effortlessly using their preferred mobile wallets.

The integration allows users of 12 Alipay+-enabled e-wallets to pay directly via Kaspi’s QR technology. The solution is fully embedded within the Kaspi.kz Super App for consumers and the Kaspi Pay Super App for merchants, both of which combine payments, marketplace, and FinTech capabilities in a single digital ecosystem. This dual-app approach reflects Kaspi’s commitment to meeting the needs of both customers and merchants with equal efficiency, scalability, and security.

For international visitors, including growing numbers from China, Germany, and South Korea, the service brings a fast, familiar, and frictionless payment experience. Travellers can simply scan a Kaspi QR code and pay in their currency using their trusted mobile wallet, eliminating the need for currency exchange or additional payment steps. For local merchants, the integration expands potential customer reach and revenue opportunities by making their businesses accessible to mobile-savvy global consumers.

This milestone reinforces Kaspi.kz’s mission to enhance lives through forward-looking digital services and its ambition to set new standards for convenience and interoperability in the payments sector. By adopting Alipay+’s advanced cross-border mobile payment technology, Kaspi is not only broadening its Super App’s capabilities but also advancing Kazakhstan’s role in shaping the future of digital commerce in the region.

Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO and Co-Founder of Kaspi.kz, said, “We are delighted to integrate Alipay+ within Kaspi.kz extending seamless, card-free payments across borders via QR technology. This advancement meets our customers where they travel, delivering convenience equal to our domestic experience.”

Venetia Lee, Greater China General Manager at Ant International, said, “Alipay+ celebrates a strategic integration with Kazakhstan’s pioneering Super-App. Together, we empower travellers through effortless mobile payments, furthering commerce and community connections across borders.”

With this collaboration, Kaspi.kz continues to strengthen its position as a leader in regional Fintech innovation, delivering solutions that combine technical excellence, customer-centric design, and the strategic foresight needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global payments landscape.