AsiaPay and McDonald's to launch online payment solution in Taiwan
AsiaPay is collaborating with the quick-service restaurant chain McDonald's to introduce an integrated online payment solution in Taiwan.
This strategic partnership will offer a quick and secure payment experience.
It will see the integration of online payment methods such as mobile payments, credit cards and e-wallets JKOPAY and LINEPAY.
The move benefits McDonald's customers ordering meals in-store, via self-service kiosks or via delivery platforms.
This partnership with AsiaPay represents a significant step in McDonald's digital transformation journey.
AsiaPay's payment system improves reporting and settlement procedures, increasing the restaurant chain's operational efficiency.
By leveraging AsiaPay's big data analytics, the chain will gain critical insights into consumer behaviour, buying preferences and patterns.
AsiaPay Taiwan business development director Albert Yeh stated: "We are thrilled to partner with McDonald's to offer Taiwanese consumers more flexible and diverse payment choices.
'By combining AsiaPay's technological expertise with McDonald's extensive customer base, we can accelerate the uptake of cashless payment in Taiwan and enhance the overall dining experience."
AsiaPay provides comprehensive payment systems to financial institutions, corporations and e-commerce merchants.
It supports e-wallets, international credit/debit cards, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) services.
Through its integrated payment service platform programme, AsiaPay claims to deliver certified payment processing systems and gateway solutions to around 100 banking institutions.
AsiaPay previously collaborated with My Menu to improve the digital dining experience for restaurants and hotels across Asia, aiming to transform payment processing and guest interactions in the hospitality sector.
"AsiaPay and McDonald's to launch online payment solution in Taiwan" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand.
The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
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