TerraPay and Alipay+ Announce Strategic Partnership
On September 9, 2026, from Dubai, UAE, TerraPay – a global money‑movement company – and Alipay+, the unified wallet gateway of Ant International, disclosed a strategic partnership aimed at delivering seamless cross‑border QR‑code payments for digital wallets. The collaboration targets users in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, seeking to reduce friction when transacting abroad.
Phase‑One Rollout Details
In the initial phase, fifteen digital wallets operating across Africa and connected to TerraPay’s Xend wallet‑interoperability network will be enabled to pay at more than 150 million merchants that belong to Alipay+’s global merchant ecosystem. This integration allows wallet users to simply scan a QR code and complete a purchase using the same domestic wallet they trust, without needing to switch apps or carry physical cards.
Quotes from Leadership
Ambar Sur, Founder and CEO of TerraPay, stated: “The home wallet on your phone, that is from Kenya or Colombia or any country, should work the same way in Singapore or China or anywhere in the world, as easily as it does at home. That’s the promise of Xend. This partnership with Alipay+ is a major step toward making cross‑border wallet payments as natural as paying locally.”
Edward Yue, General Manager of Alipay+ Global Power Center at Ant International, added: “By bringing TerraPay’s network of wallets to Alipay+, we’re helping more people and businesses connect across borders, creating new pathways for growth, and unlocking new opportunities.”
Alipay+ Network Scale
Alipay+ currently links over 50 international payment partners to a merchant base exceeding 150 million merchants, spanning 220 destination markets and integrating with more than ten national payment systems. This extensive reach underpins the partnership’s ability to provide global in‑store acceptance for TerraPay‑connected wallets.
TerraPay’s Global Infrastructure
TerraPay’s platform facilitates payments to and from receiving and sending countries worldwide, connecting to over 7.5 billion bank accounts across 156+ countries. Through its Xend network, TerraPay enables secure, real‑time cross‑border payments to and from approximately 3.7 billion digital wallets via a single unified connection. The company maintains headquarters in London and operates offices in Dubai, Miami, Milan, Singapore, Bogota, Johannesburg, Kampala and Bangalore.
About the Entities
TerraPay simplifies global money movement by offering a single connection to an expansive cross‑border payment network that is regulated across multiple jurisdictions. Ant International, the parent of Alipay+, is a leading global digital‑payment and fintech provider, delivering a unified tech‑fin platform that supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes.
Forward‑Looking Statements
The release includes standard forward‑looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, noting that transaction volumes and network‑reach figures are approximate and may change.