Bitget Wallet has introduced enhanced QR payment capabilities across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, marking a significant development in the digital payment landscape. This expansion allows users to make payments directly from their self-custodial wallets by scanning local merchant QR codes, establishing Bitget Wallet as a pioneering platform for crypto QR payments at an APAC scale. The service caters to both local consumers and international travelers, making everyday transactions more accessible.
Alvin Kan, Chief Operating Officer of Bitget Wallet, emphasized the strategic significance of this rollout, stating the APAC region is a key market for integrating crypto payments into established consumer habits. The region’s widespread use of QR codes for payments — for meals, groceries, and travel — makes it an ideal platform for such innovation. Bitget Wallet aims to merge self-custodied assets and stablecoins with these common payment practices, thus enhancing the practicality of crypto in everyday life.
The wallet supports payments using stablecoins such as USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains, including Solana, BNB Chain, and Ethereum. Merchants receive their payments through local payment rails, ensuring a seamless transaction experience. The feature aims to simplify offline retail transactions, allowing stablecoin payments without the need for manual conversions or bank card dependence. Further expanding its offerings, Bitget Wallet anticipates integrating over 1,000 tokens for payment eligibility in the future.
To encourage utilization of this new feature, Bitget Wallet is launching a QR payment rewards campaign, providing users the chance to earn random token rewards after completing eligible transactions. This strategy not only promotes user engagement but also enhances the appeal of using crypto in daily spending.
According to industry data, digital wallets accounted for a substantial portion of global point-of-sale spending, with APAC leading the charge. In 2025, APAC markets represented 59% of POS transaction value, surpassing the global average. Projections indicate that global QR payment values could surge from $5.4 trillion in 2025 to over $8 trillion by 2029, with APAC expected to maintain its position as the dominant region for QR payment adoption.
This rollout is made possible through the Onchain Payments Matrix, an innovative payment infrastructure designed to unify blockchains, wallets, banks, and regional payment systems. Bitget Wallet is leveraging this matrix to introduce QR payments alongside traditional payment methods, further supporting the transition to self-custodial crypto transactions in everyday commerce.
For more details, users are encouraged to visit Bitget Wallet’s official website and social media channels. The wallet serves over 90 million users globally and aims to simplify crypto transactions, ensuring a secure and user-friendly experience. As a self-custodial wallet, Bitget Wallet places a strong emphasis on user control over funds and data, enhancing the overall security of transactions on public blockchains.
