OCBC Singapore customers can now use the OCBC app to scan and pay using Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay) merchant QR codes in mainland China. This new feature, effective from 9 February 2026, enhances OCBC’s existing QR payment capabilities, which already include Alipay+ and UnionPay. The bank is the only one in Singapore offering this comprehensive QR payment service across 57 countries, including key markets like Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan.
The addition of Weixin Pay is significant as it, along with Alipay+, accounts for over 90% of China’s mobile payment transactions. This integration allows OCBC customers to make payments without the need for cash or additional apps, offering competitive exchange rates and real-time rate visibility. Regina Lim, OCBC’s Head of Card Payments and Personal Loans, highlighted the convenience this brings, especially with the Lunar New Year approaching, stating, “Our customers do not even need to download another payment app.”
China remains the top destination for OCBC’s Scan & Pay feature, with one in five overseas transactions occurring there last year. The average value of QR payments in China is nearly double that of other markets, reflecting growing confidence in using QR payments for more than just small purchases. This development is expected to further simplify travel and spending for OCBC customers, aligning with the bank’s broader Scan & Pay capabilities.
