China’s online and mobile payment platform Alipay, under Chinese giant Ant International’s, has launched its cross-border mobile payment services for global travelers in Latin America through a partnership with PVS, a fintech company specializing in customized payment solutions in the region.

In a statement on Wednesday, Alipay+ said the collaboration can connect users of Alipay+’s partner payment apps, including 50 e-wallets and banking apps and over 10 national QR schemes, to make QR payments at PVS merchants.

Coverage begins in Chile and Argentina, with plans to expand to other markets. The service targets travelers from Asia and Europe, enabling them to pay using their home e-wallets and banking apps in local currency without currency exchange fees.

Lucio Colunga, CEO of PVS, said the partnership would give Asian and European travelers a payment experience that is familiar and secure, while also helping local merchants connect with international consumers.

Weixiao Jiang, General Manager for North Asia and the Americas at Alipay+, said the partnership combines Ant International’s technology and risk solutions with PVS’s local expertise and regulatory knowledge.

Alipay+ also offers NFC-based cross-border transactions through a partnership with Mastercard, enabling users of AlipayHK, GCash, and Kakao Pay to pay at over 150 million Mastercard-enabled merchants worldwide, including in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.

Separately, Ant International is expanding partnerships with payment service providers and fintech companies across Latin America to offer cross-border payment and credit services for small businesses and individuals. This includes a collaboration with R2, an embedded lending infrastructure company based in Mexico, to expand SME financing across the region.

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