Singtel launches network for roaming mobile payment in Asia

Singapore

SINGTEL looks to set itself apart in an increasingly crowded space by coming in to unify mobile wallets for cross-border use, tapping on an estimated US$3 billion opportunity for telcos advancing into e-payments.

Singapore's largest telco on Tuesday launched VIA, its cross-border mobile payment alliance, with its regional associate AIS and Kasikornbank, Thailand's largest digital bank.

Singtel and AIS will now offer QR code-based mobile payments through their mobile wallets - Singtel Dash, AIS Global Pay and Rabbit Line Pay - across both Singapore and Thailand. These can be used at all merchants displa…