Krungsri expands QR payment service through leading merchants in Japan Increase convenience for Thai customers

Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited) cooperates with NETSTARS CO., LTD., one of the leading payment system development companies in Japan. Extended payment service in Japan by scanning QR with Krungsri Mobile App (KMA) and mobile applications of participating banks in Thailand. so that Thai customers traveling to Japan can pay for goods and services more easily, conveniently, quickly and securely. Welcoming travel in Japan This move reinforces Krungsri’s leadership in international money transfer and payment services. And in line with the aim of being a reliable partner.

Mrs. Yingluck Kongkasai, Chief Financial Officer of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited said, “Krungsri continues to drive business as a leader in international money transfer and payment services. Especially for transactions in different countries. in ASEAN and Japan Krungsri has a strong network of MUFG, Japan’s largest financial conglomerate and one of the world’s largest financial conglomerates. This time, it’s a collaboration between Krungsri and NETSTARS, which is developing a cashless payment system in Japan. Krungsri will act as an intermediary to connect payment systems and expand services to leading merchants. to cover most areas in Japan The criteria for consideration will be accelerated from store brands with branch networks. and shops in the airport area It is important which Thai people prefer to use the service This is for convenience, convenience, speed and security. It is also a service open to Thai customers to scan and pay with the mobile application of any participating bank. Not limited to payment through Krungsri Mobile App or KMA only, for the convenience of customers it is important. “

Krungsri had previously piloted a QR Code payment service in Japan since 2019, starting with Takeya, known to Thai people as “Building. purple” and Japan’s leading electronics and home appliance stores EDION in Tokyo and Osaka. Including shops, restaurants and hotels in many cities in Japan. This partnership with NETSTARS will accelerate the expansion of stores in Japan, which will soon be extended to Nagoya in shops and restaurants at JR Central, JR Gate Towers and Towers, and a shopping street in the basement of Gate Walk, with plans to expand after that. to Japan international airport shops.

Mr. Tsuyoshi Ri, CEO of NETSTARS CO.,LTD, said, “We are very pleased to announce that Currently, there is a connection between the StarPay payment system and PromptPay, one of Asia’s largest cashless payment systems. With this interconnection we are able to improve our business in Thailand and Southeast Asia. “

NETSTARS provides payment services for various cities in Japan. Especially in cities that Thai people like to travel such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kyoto and Okinawa, which provide payment services in department stores, retail stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and public places of travel and shops at the airport

This QR payment service in Japan will be available through the mobile applications of various banks in Thailand. Currently, it is in the process of implementation in the first phase, which will start with scanning payments through Krungsri Mobile App (KMA) first and will expand the service to other banks’ mobile applications in the future. You can check for the MyPromptQR symbol at participating flagship stores in Japan.

for a more convenient experience Krungsri and Takeya have jointly offered a special promotion to Krungsri customers who shop and pay for products at Takeya with KMA. between December 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023, with a value of 3 for KMA customers that include

• Continue with 1 get an instant 5% discount from Takeya When purchasing 5,000 yen or more
• Step 2: Receive a tax rebate of up to 10% (tax rebate) when purchasing from 5,000 yen onwards.
• Step 3: Receive 5% cash back from Krungsri or up to 300 baht / person / month.