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Give players more ways to pay across APAC with local payment methods
August 13, 2026•3 min
Reaching players across Asia-Pacific means offering payment options they already know and trust. From digital wallets and domestic banking networks to convenience store payments and buy now, pay later services, local payment methods have become the preferred way to pay in many of the region's fastest-growing gaming markets.
Across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, players increasingly expect checkout experiences built around familiar payment methods, making payment localization an important part of improving conversion and expanding into new markets. Based on Xsolla’s internal data, merchants offering the market's most popular local payment methods alongside traditional card payments have increased sales by up to 35%, highlighting the impact familiar checkout experiences can have on purchase completion.
To help developers meet those expectations, Xsolla Payments now supports new payment methods across Asia-Pacific.
Improve checkout performance by localizing your payments
Across APAC, payment preferences vary widely by market, but players consistently gravitate toward methods that fit into their everyday financial habits. Digital wallets, bank-based payments, convenience store payments, and buy now, pay later services have become popular alternatives to traditional cards, giving players more flexibility at checkout. These local payment methods can also unlock new monetization opportunities. In markets where wallets and domestic payment networks are deeply established, offering the right payment options can help developers reach more players and reduce barriers during purchase. For example, in Hong Kong, Octopus has become one of the region’s most widely used payment solutions, with 98% of residents aged 15 to 64 carrying an Octopus card. Originally launched as a transit payment system, it has expanded into retail and online payments, making it a familiar option for everyday transactions. As developers enter new APAC markets, offering familiar payment options helps remove friction and build player confidence at checkout.New payment options available in APAC
The latest expansion introduces new payment options in key APAC markets, enabling developers to offer more ways for players to complete purchases.- Indonesia: Mandiri. Players in Indonesia can now pay using Mandiri, one of the country's leading banking institutions and trusted local financial providers.
- Philippines: ShopeePay. ShopeePay is one of the Philippines' most widely used digital wallets, allowing players to complete purchases through an app they already use every day.
- Taiwan: LINE Pay. LINE Pay has become a popular digital wallet in Taiwan by integrating payments into one of the region's most widely used messaging platforms. Players can now check out directly through the app they already use to chat.
- Hong Kong: Octopus. Octopus is one of Hong Kong's most recognized payment methods, used for everything from transportation to retail purchases
- Japan: Konbini 7-Eleven. Convenience store payments remain a popular way to pay online in Japan. Konbini 7-Eleven lets players complete purchases at the register, the same way they pay for everything else.
- Australia: Zip Co. Australian players now have access to Zip Co, a leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution that provides greater payment flexibility at checkout.
Xsolla Payments: One integration, broader market coverage
As gaming audiences continue to grow across APAC, localized payments can play an important role in turning more players into paying customers. Xsolla Payments helps developers offer regional payment preferences across Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia, while expanding China UnionPay into new regions and supporting 35 more local currencies. Want to reach more players with the payment methods they already use? Talk to an Xsolla expert or visit https://xsolla.com/payments.Featured articles
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