RateHawk Launches Digital Wallet Payments in Asia

RateHawk chose the most popular service for each country, ensuring fast, secure, and convenient transactions tailored to local preferences throughout the region. Besides digital wallets, the platform offers a wide range of payment options — from traditional credit cards, wire transfers, and cash payments at check-in to innovative solutions such as pay-by-link and PayPal.

“We’ve integrated digital wallets in Asia due to their outstanding popularity among both businesses and consumers. This update enhances payment flexibility, which is essential for travel professionals navigating a fast-moving market and increasingly fragmented customer preferences. At RateHawk, travel agents can easily choose the most convenient format for themselves and their clients,” says Erik Akhmetgaliev, Regional Director for APAC at RateHawk.

Since 2020, digital wallets have emerged as the leading payment method in Asia, particularly within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Recent analysis shows that digital wallets account for nearly 70% of all transactions in APAC, highlighting their rapid adoption and dominance in the regional payments landscape. 

“The integration of digital wallets is part of our regional strategy, focused on developing local solutions and supporting Asian travel professionals in their digital transformation,” concludes Erik Akhmetgaliev. “As we continue to expand our presence across the APAC region, we are committed to delivering relevant solutions tailored to our partners’ needs.”

In 2024 RateHawk established its Asian headquarters in Singapore with a team of 29 commercial specialists. The platform is localized in 33 languages, including Thai, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese.