Payment Methods Available for International Visitors
Thailand supports a wide range of payment methods to accommodate travelers from around the world. Whether you're using cards, cash, QR Payment , or digital wallets, you’ll find convenient and secure ways to pay across the country.
Convenient QR Payments for Your Everyday Transactions
Quick and Easy Payments with PromptPay and Mobile Wallets
PromptPay is a popular Thai payment system that allows locals and visitors to make fast and secure QR payments using mobile banking apps or digital wallets.
Seamless Mobile Wallet Payments for Visitors
Thailand supports a wide range of mobile wallets, allowing visitors to make fast, cashless transactions with just a tap or scan.
Great for Visitors: Quick, Cashless Payments for Small Transactions
QR payments are ideal for daily use — from street food and tuk-tuks to souvenir shops and convenience stores.
Cash & Card
Card and Cash Payments in Thailand
Thailand accepts both card and cash payments. While international cards work well at major establishments, having Thai Baht is useful for local purchases, especially in traditional and rural areas.
Where to Use Cards
Most international cards—Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and JCB—are accepted at hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and tourist attractions.
Using Cash in Thailand
Cash is still essential for small vendors, local markets, street food stalls, and rural areas.
Where to Get Thai Baht
Withdraw Thai Baht from ATMs or exchange currency at banks and official booths across the country.
Tips for Safer Payments
Protect your PIN when using ATMs, avoid carrying large amounts of cash, and enable transaction alerts for your cards.
Cross-Border QR Payment
Cross-Border QR Payments in Thailand
Visitors from 8 countries can scan Thai QR Payment using their own local banking apps — no currency exchange required at checkout. It's a fast, secure, and convenient way to pay across Thailand.
How It Works
Just scan the merchant’s Thai QR code with your mobile banking app and confirm the amount. No need to convert currency manually.
Where to Use
Available at shops, food stalls, taxis, and anywhere displaying the Thai QR Payment logo.
Supported Countries
Singapore (PayNow) | Japan (JP Bank Pay) | Indonesia (QRIS) | Malaysia (DuitNow) | Cambodia (KHQR) | Vietnam (VNPAY) | Laos (LaoQR) | Hong Kong (FPS)
Alipay & WeChat Pay
Alipay & WeChat Pay for Chinese Travelers
Chinese tourists can conveniently pay at Thai merchants using Alipay and WeChat Pay, provided the store uses a licensed payment service provider authorized by the Bank of Thailand.
How to Use
Scan the Thai merchant’s QR code using your Alipay or WeChat app and confirm the payment. Look for shops that support cross-border QR payments.
Where to Use
Available at many Thai stores, restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions partnered with authorized payment providers.
BOT-Authorized Providers
Only licensed providers approved by the Bank of Thailand can enable Alipay and WeChat acceptance. Check the official list here.
Tourist Wallet
Tourist Wallets & Prepaid Cards
Tourists can register for a digital wallet or prepaid card that supports Thai QR scanning throughout the country—perfect for food, shopping, travel, and more.
What is a Tourist Wallet?
A digital wallet or prepaid card tourists can register for, designed to work with Thai QR Payment across the country.
Where to Get One
Available at banks, airport kiosks, and via partner mobile apps in major shopping areas.
Where You Can Use It
Accepted at restaurants, shops, tourist sites, and transportation services that support Thai QR Payment.