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Mastercard pay local

Discover local, pay local

Planning a trip to Asia Pacific? For a smooth payments journey from arrival to departure, link your Mastercard to trusted local wallets.

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Pay like a local — now with your Mastercard

Link your Mastercard to digital wallets used every day by locals and pay like they do at cafes, market stalls and beyond.

Pay effortlessly, explore endlessly

Mastercard makes travel payments simple, so you can focus on enjoying unforgettable experiences.

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Easily track spending

From street food to tours, pay with your Mastercard using the wallet locals trust — and track spending from your phone.

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Secure and simple

Your Mastercard is protected with every transaction — fast, encrypted and worry-free.

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Simple, secure steps to pay like a local

1: Download app

Get the local wallet app, enter your details, and add your Mastercard.

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2. Pay at checkout

Pay in one of two ways, depending on which wallet you are using:

  • Pay directly: Open the wallet and scan the QR code displayed at merchant locations to pay straight from your Mastercard.

  • Top up: Add your chosen amount from your Mastercard and scan to pay across multiple merchant locations until you're ready to top up again.

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Let's find the wallet for your next trip to Asia

Cambodia | Bakong

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Hong Kong | Octopus

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Malaysia | TNG eWallet

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China | Alipay

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Indonesia | DANA

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China | Weixin Pay

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Indonesia | GoPay

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Pay with ease. Pay like a local.

Enjoy seamless payments and limitless adventures

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Payments in the palm of your hand, via a wallet on your phone

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Stay secure with every transaction

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Unlock exclusive deals with your linked Mastercard

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Frequently asked questions

Mastercard Pay Local is a payment solution that allows travelers to use their Mastercard through local digital wallets by making QR‑based payments when abroad. They simply link their Mastercard to a participating local wallet and pay at merchants using existing QR code systems. 

Mastercard Pay Local benefits international travelers by making cross‑border payments simple, secure, and familiar. Travelers can pay using local digital wallets, and conveniently track spending directly from their mobile phone. 

Transactions made using Mastercard Pay Local are highly secure, and sensitive card details are protected throughout the payment process. 

To use Mastercard Pay Local, travelers download a local digital wallet, enter their details, and link their Mastercard. To pay in‑store, they simply open the wallet and scan the merchant’s QR code.