Vietnam Airlines has announced a strategic partnership with 2C2P by Antom, a leading payments platform in Southeast Asia, to expand its payment options beyond traditional card payments. This collaboration, revealed at the Vietnam–Singapore Tech Connect Forum, aims to enhance the airline’s digital payment ecosystem across eight markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, by the second half of 2026.
The partnership will initially introduce domestic bank transfer options, such as QR payments and internet banking, with mobile wallets to follow. This move aligns with the growing trend of digital payments in Southeast Asia, where domestic payments are expected to increase by 104% and mobile wallets by 107% by 2029, according to an IDC InfoBrief commissioned by 2C2P by Antom.
Vietnam Airlines will utilise 2C2P by Antom’s Payment Air Controller (PACO) platform, which allows for dynamic transaction routing and improved cost efficiency. This integration is designed to support the airline’s expansion and digital growth strategy, ensuring a secure and seamless checkout experience for customers.
Worachat Luxkanalode, Group CEO of 2C2P by Antom, stated, “By combining PACO’s orchestration capabilities with local QR and bank payment methods across Asia Pacific, we are partnering with Vietnam Airlines to enhance the checkout experience and deliver a more intuitive and inclusive customer experience at scale.”
Nguyen Quang Trung, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines, added, “Our partnership with 2C2P by Antom enables us to further expand our digital payment ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region, enhancing customer experience and convenience.”
This partnership is part of Ant International’s broader efforts to support Vietnam’s digital and financial development, reflecting its commitment to cross-border connectivity and fintech innovation.
