This solution opens up new opportunities for Kazakhstani businesses, DKnews.kz reports.
Halyk Bank has introduced a new cashless payment method using the popular Chinese messaging app WeChat – QR WeChat. Now, Kazakhstani entrepreneurs can accept payments from Chinese citizens via a universal QR code, which can be scanned through the WeChat Pay feature on the bank's POS terminals.
To make a payment, users simply open WeChat Pay on their smartphone, scan the QR code, and confirm the transaction. Payments are processed directly through Halyk Bank’s system, ensuring high speed, security, and no additional fees.
“We aim to simplify payments for Chinese tourists by offering them a familiar and convenient way to pay for goods and services,” the bank stated.
The service is already being successfully used in a number of retail outlets. To connect to the system, a business owner must have a settlement account and a POS terminal provided by Halyk Bank.
WeChat Pay is one of the most popular digital payment solutions in China. In 2023, the platform surpassed 900 million monthly active users, and the broader WeChat ecosystem includes more than 1.3 billion users worldwide. The service is widely used by both large companies and individual sellers.
