Digital Payments -

UAE Launches Tourist Identity for Instant Bank Accounts, Transforming Visitor Payments and Travel Experience

Martina / May 4, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a groundbreaking digital initiative designed to transform how international visitors manage their finances, introducing the UAE Tourist Identity to enable instant bank account creation upon arrival. The program, developed through collaboration between Central Bank of the UAE, Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, and Abu Dhabi […]

Malaysia’s Sabah Rail Goes Cashless by June, Transforming Tourist Travel with Faster Digital Payments

Martina / April 26, 2026

Malaysia’s Sabah Rail is preparing to go fully cashless by June, a major modernization move that could reshape how tourists and residents travel across one of Southeast Asia’s most scenic destinations. The transition to digital payments is designed to speed up ticketing, reduce queues, improve convenience, and align Sabah’s transport network with rising global demand

Travel News, Travel Technology

UPI Goes Live in South Korea, Transforming Digital Payments for Indian Travellers Abroad

Martina / April 24, 2026

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has expanded into South Korea, marking a major milestone in cross-border digital payments and transforming how Indian travellers manage expenses overseas. The integration enables seamless QR-based transactions, allowing visitors to pay using familiar mobile apps without relying heavily on cash or international cards. The development reflects a growing global shift

Travel News, Travel Technology

Taiwan TWQR Links with Japan PayPay and Singapore NETS to Transform Cashless Travel Across Asia

Martina / April 15, 2026

Taiwan is taking a major step in Asia’s smart tourism race by expanding its TWQR payment network to connect with Japan’s PayPay and Singapore’s NETS. The move will allow travelers from two of Asia’s most digitally advanced markets to use their existing mobile payment apps across Taiwan, creating a faster and more seamless visitor experience.