Bank Indonesia (BI) has launched a trial to connect its QR-based payment system to Singapore's. At the same time, it expanded QRIS to include transfer, withdrawal and deposit capabilities.
Bank Indonesia (BI) has launched a trial to connect its QR-based payment system to Singapore’s.
The move follows BI’s agreement with the Singapore Monetary Authority last year to establish a cross-border payment network between the two countries.
Indonesia implemented a similar plan with Thailand in August of last year, followed by Malaysia this May.
The idea is to allow users from either country to use the QR code standard, managed by BI, for payments in either country, thereby doing away with the need to exchange money or carry a credit card.
Indonesia plans to expand its future use of Quick Response Indonesia Standard (QRIS) for regional cooperation with other ASEAN countries.
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According to Indonesian Payment System Association (ASPI) chairman Santoso Liem on Thursday, QR payment services have seen an enthusiastic response from users in ASEAN countries.
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