{"id":2043,"date":"2026-04-08T18:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizuget.com\/en\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:58:00","slug":"kbank-expands-q-wallet-to-enable-thailand-singapore-cross-border-payments-thai-travellers-can-instantly-pay-via-grab-qr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizuget.com\/en\/marketing\/bank-finance-insurance\/kbank-expands-q-wallet-to-enable-thailand-singapore-cross-border-payments-thai-travellers-can-instantly-pay-via-grab-qr\/","title":{"rendered":"KBank Expands Q Wallet to Enable Thailand\u2013Singapore Cross-border Payments Thai Travellers Can Instantly Pay via Grab QR"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Cross-border travel in Southeast Asia continues to grow, but payments often remain fragmented, with travellers still needing to exchange cash, manage multiple payment apps, or face high FX and settlement costs. To address this challenge, KASIKORNBANK (KBank)<\/u><\/a>\u00a0has expanded Q Wallet to enable seamless Thailand\u2013Singapore payments, allowing Thai\u00a0travellers\u00a0to pay Singapore merchants by scanning\u00a0GrabPay\u00a0QR codes directly from the Q Wallet by\u00a0KBank\u00a0application. The service is powered by blockchain-based settlement infrastructure developed in partnership with StraitsX<\/u><\/a>, enabling real-time transactions between Thailand and Singapore without requiring\u00a0travellers\u00a0to exchange currency or open overseas bank accounts.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0This initiative is made possible through a strategic collaboration between StraitsX, Grab, and KBank. StraitsX and Grab are holders of Major Payment Institution licences issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019, with StraitsX and KBank being participating members under the MAS BLOOM initiative.<\/div>\n
As the issuer of the XSGD stablecoin,\u00a0StraitsX\u00a0powers blockchain-based settlement between the Thai and Singapore payment ecosystems. On the merchant side, payments are accepted through the Grab ecosystem, giving\u00a0travellers\u00a0access to a large network of merchants across Singapore.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President of KBank<\/b>, said, “The expansion of Q Wallet marks another important milestone in our development of digital payment infrastructure that connects international spending. By applying blockchain technology alongside real-world financial systems, we aim to provide greater convenience for Thai\u00a0travellers, enabling secure mobile payments abroad without reliance on cash. Singapore has been selected as our first overseas pilot market, allowing us to further develop cross-border payment models through digital financial\u00a0systems while supporting the advancement of next-generation financial infrastructure that connects the regional digital economy.”<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 Under the service, Q-money, `KBank\u2019s e-money on blockchain, is used as the settlement medium, enabling blockchain payments that are fast, transparent, and fully traceable. The system operates on Quarix, a blockchain infrastructure developed by Orbix Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd., a company under KASIKORNBANK FINANCIAL CONGLOMORATE. Through integration with StraitsX, Q-money interoperates with the XSGD stablecoin and is implementing Purpose Bound Money in the flows to ensure robust controls, enabling real-time blockchain settlement between the two payment systems. This interoperability ensures transactions are processed instantly and transparently, allowing merchants within the Grab network to receive payments immediately while providing travellers with a seamless cross-border payment experience<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cTravellers shouldn\u2019t have to think about currencies when they cross borders,\u201d said Tianwei\u00a0Liu, CEO and Founder of\u00a0StraitsX<\/b>. \u201cBy connecting Q-money with XSGD, we\u2019re enabling instant blockchain settlement between Thailand and Singapore, demonstrating how stablecoins can power the next generation of cross-border payments in Southeast Asia.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The project is currently being operated under the Regulatory Sandbox of the Bank of Thailand and builds upon the earlier launch of Q Wallet services for international tourists in Thailand. This expansion reflects KBank\u2019s continued commitment to advancing financial innovation and developing digital payment infrastructure that supports cross-border payment, while also fostering the sustainable growth of the digital economy and strengthening regional financial connectivity.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Cross-border travel in Southeast Asia continues to grow, but payments often remain fragmented, with travellers still needing to exchange cash, manage multiple payment apps, or face high FX and settlement costs. To address this challenge, KASIKORNBANK (KBank)\u00a0has expanded Q Wallet to enable seamless Thailand\u2013Singapore payments, allowing Thai\u00a0travellers\u00a0to pay Singapore merchants by scanning\u00a0GrabPay\u00a0QR codes directly from the Q Wallet by\u00a0KBank\u00a0application. The service is powered by blockchain-based settlement infrastructure developed in partnership with StraitsX, enabling real-time transactions between Thailand and Singapore without requiring\u00a0travellers\u00a0to exchange currency or open overseas bank accounts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0This initiative is made possible through a strategic collaboration between StraitsX, Grab, and KBank. StraitsX and Grab are holders of Major Payment Institution licences issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019, with StraitsX and KBank being participating members under the MAS BLOOM initiative. As the issuer of the XSGD stablecoin,\u00a0StraitsX\u00a0powers blockchain-based settlement between the Thai and Singapore payment ecosystems. On the merchant side, payments are accepted through the Grab ecosystem, giving\u00a0travellers\u00a0access to a large network of merchants across Singapore. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President of KBank, said, “The expansion of Q Wallet marks another important milestone in our development of digital payment infrastructure that connects international spending. By applying blockchain technology alongside real-world financial systems, we aim to provide greater convenience for Thai\u00a0travellers, enabling secure mobile payments abroad without reliance on cash. Singapore has been selected as our first overseas pilot market, allowing us to further develop cross-border payment models through digital financial\u00a0systems while supporting the advancement of next-generation financial infrastructure that connects the regional digital economy.” \u00a0 \u00a0 Under the service, Q-money, `KBank\u2019s e-money on blockchain, is used as the settlement medium, enabling blockchain payments that are fast, transparent, and fully traceable. The system operates on Quarix, a blockchain infrastructure developed by Orbix Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd., a company under KASIKORNBANK FINANCIAL CONGLOMORATE. Through integration with StraitsX, Q-money interoperates with the XSGD stablecoin and is implementing Purpose Bound Money in the flows to ensure robust controls, enabling real-time blockchain settlement between the two payment systems. This interoperability ensures transactions are processed instantly and transparently, allowing merchants within the Grab network to receive payments immediately while providing travellers with a seamless cross-border payment experience \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cTravellers shouldn\u2019t have to think about currencies when they cross borders,\u201d said Tianwei\u00a0Liu, CEO and Founder of\u00a0StraitsX. \u201cBy connecting Q-money with XSGD, we\u2019re enabling instant blockchain settlement between Thailand and Singapore, demonstrating how stablecoins can power the next generation of cross-border payments in Southeast Asia.\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The project is currently being operated under the Regulatory Sandbox of the Bank of Thailand and builds upon the earlier launch of Q Wallet services for international tourists in Thailand. 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To address this challenge, KASIKORNBANK (KBank)\u00a0has expanded Q Wallet to enable seamless Thailand\u2013Singapore payments, allowing Thai\u00a0travellers\u00a0to pay Singapore merchants by scanning\u00a0GrabPay\u00a0QR codes directly from the Q Wallet by\u00a0KBank\u00a0application. The service is powered by blockchain-based settlement infrastructure developed in partnership with StraitsX, enabling real-time transactions between Thailand and Singapore without requiring\u00a0travellers\u00a0to exchange currency or open overseas bank accounts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0This initiative is made possible through a strategic collaboration between StraitsX, Grab, and KBank. StraitsX and Grab are holders of Major Payment Institution licences issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019, with StraitsX and KBank being participating members under the MAS BLOOM initiative. As the issuer of the XSGD stablecoin,\u00a0StraitsX\u00a0powers blockchain-based settlement between the Thai and Singapore payment ecosystems. On the merchant side, payments are accepted through the Grab ecosystem, giving\u00a0travellers\u00a0access to a large network of merchants across Singapore. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President of KBank, said, “The expansion of Q Wallet marks another important milestone in our development of digital payment infrastructure that connects international spending. By applying blockchain technology alongside real-world financial systems, we aim to provide greater convenience for Thai\u00a0travellers, enabling secure mobile payments abroad without reliance on cash. Singapore has been selected as our first overseas pilot market, allowing us to further develop cross-border payment models through digital financial\u00a0systems while supporting the advancement of next-generation financial infrastructure that connects the regional digital economy.” \u00a0 \u00a0 Under the service, Q-money, `KBank\u2019s e-money on blockchain, is used as the settlement medium, enabling blockchain payments that are fast, transparent, and fully traceable. The system operates on Quarix, a blockchain infrastructure developed by Orbix Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd., a company under KASIKORNBANK FINANCIAL CONGLOMORATE. Through integration with StraitsX, Q-money interoperates with the XSGD stablecoin and is implementing Purpose Bound Money in the flows to ensure robust controls, enabling real-time blockchain settlement between the two payment systems. This interoperability ensures transactions are processed instantly and transparently, allowing merchants within the Grab network to receive payments immediately while providing travellers with a seamless cross-border payment experience \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cTravellers shouldn\u2019t have to think about currencies when they cross borders,\u201d said Tianwei\u00a0Liu, CEO and Founder of\u00a0StraitsX. \u201cBy connecting Q-money with XSGD, we\u2019re enabling instant blockchain settlement between Thailand and Singapore, demonstrating how stablecoins can power the next generation of cross-border payments in Southeast Asia.\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The project is currently being operated under the Regulatory Sandbox of the Bank of Thailand and builds upon the earlier launch of Q Wallet services for international tourists in Thailand. 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