Worldpay launches local payment services in Thailand

By Vriti Gothi

Worldpay has launched domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand, reinforcing its commitment to drive digital transformation and empower merchants with seamless, customer-centric payment solutions.

With this strategic expansion, Worldpay enables local and international businesses operating in Thailand to process transactions in Thai baht and offer shoppers their preferred local payment methods, strengthening the overall payment experience in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies. The addition of Thailand brings Worldpay’s domestic acquiring network in Asia Pacific to nine key markets, alongside Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, India, and South Korea.

Through this enhanced capability, Thai merchants can now settle card payments locally and gain access to four of the country’s most widely used alternative payment methods, LINE Pay, TrueMoney, PromptPay, and online banking, all through a single point of integration. In addition, businesses benefit from Worldpay’s advanced fraud protection, robust dispute management, and consultative expertise powered by global data insights, ensuring they can navigate an increasingly dynamic payments landscape with confidence.

The move is designed to help merchants capture the opportunities within Thailand’s flourishing e-commerce sector, which Worldpay forecasts will grow at an annual rate of 9% through to 2030. As digital wallets and account-to-account (A2A) payments continue to gain prominence, the company’s expanded local acquiring capability empowers businesses to meet evolving consumer preferences with faster, more secure, and frictionless payments.

Gabriel de Montessus, President of Global Enterprise at Worldpay, said, “The payments landscape is rapidly evolving in Thailand as we’re seeing a significant shift from cash use to digital wallets and account-to-account. It’s increasingly important for merchants operating in the market to deliver the right shopper experience with the fastest, most secure payments possible. Our in-market experts help merchants optimise their offerings, navigate complexities, and ensure they accept the right mix of payment types, enabling them to unlock growth opportunities.”

This launch in Thailand follows Worldpay’s recent expansions in Colombia, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the company’s commitment to building a truly global acquiring network that helps businesses scale seamlessly across borders.

Looking ahead, Worldpay remains focused on broadening its domestic acquiring footprint and enhancing its unified global platform, which today supports merchants in more than 170 countries. By continuing to innovate and invest in local market expertise, Worldpay aims to deliver greater value for merchants and create trusted payment experiences for millions of consumers worldwide.