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How Alipay Unlocks Chinese-Tourist Spend for Singapore Merchants
Alipay has become one of Asia’s most influential digital wallets, transforming how millions of consumers pay, travel, and shop. For Singapore merchants, it serves as a direct link to one of the world’s highest-spending customer groups: Chinese travellers. According to the Singapore Tourism Board, visitors from China generated over S$3 billion in tourism receipts in 2023, a figure expected to climb further as travel continues to recover. Through Alipay+, merchants in Singapore
Pedro Garcia
Dec 184 min read
Google Pay: The Android-Centric Force Driving Contactless Payment in Singapore
Google Pay has become a pivotal player in Singapore's digital payments landscape, offering consumers a swift, secure way to complete transactions using their Android devices. As mobile wallet adoption continues to accelerate across Southeast Asia, Google Pay stands out for its seamless integration with Android phones and wearables, combined with robust encryption technology that protects user data at every transaction point. With Android devices representing over 55% of the s
Pedro Garcia
Dec 174 min read
How ShopBack Pay Strengthens Customer Loyalty and Cashless Spending in Singapore
ShopBack Pay is one of Singapore’s fastest-growing payment options, extending the reach of the popular cashback and rewards ecosystem that over 2.5 million Singaporeans already use. Built into the ShopBack app, the payment feature lets users pay in-store and online while earning instant cashback, turning every purchase into a loyalty-building interaction. For merchants, this presents a distinct opportunity. Accepting ShopBack Pay means tapping into a ready base of high-intent
Pedro Garcia
Dec 153 min read
How ShopeePay Connects E-Commerce and In-Store Payments in Singapore
ShopeePay has evolved from an in-app wallet into one of Singapore’s most widely used digital payment options. In 2024, digital wallets accounted for 39% of all e-commerce transaction value and 29% of in-store POS payments , reflecting a major shift in how Singaporeans pay both online and offline. With over 210,000 merchants supporting SGQR nationwide, ShopeePay has become a familiar and trusted option for local consumers. What began as a payment method for Shopee’s online m
Pedro Garcia
Dec 84 min read
Apple Pay: Receive Payments from Users of the World's Most Popular Mobile Devices
As one of the world’s leading digital wallets, Apple Pay combines convenience, strong encryption, and seamless integration with the iPhone ecosystem. With more than 60% of iPhone users in Singapore already using mobile wallets , Apple Pay has become a default choice for contactless and online transactions. Globally, Apple Pay processed an estimated USD 7.6 trillion in payments in 2024, according to industry reports, reflecting its dominance in digital commerce. In Singapore
Pedro Garcia
Dec 44 min read
Accept American Express in Singapore: How Amex Drives International Premium Spenders
Learn how American Express boosts revenue and drives sales and payment insights in Singapore.
Pedro Garcia
Dec 34 min read
Why Singapore Merchants Are Turning to GrabPay for Cashless Growth
GrabPay has become one of the most recognised digital payment methods in Singapore, driving the nation’s shift toward a fully cashless economy. Operating as part of the Grab super-app ecosystem, GrabPay enables consumers to pay instantly via QR code or mobile wallet while allowing merchants to enjoy fast, secure, and traceable transactions. Today, GrabPay works with over 600,000 merchants across Southeast Asia , making it one of the region’s largest digital-wallet networks. I
Pedro Garcia
Dec 14 min read
How PayNow Makes Cashless Payments Faster and Cheaper for Singapore Merchants
Launched and promoted by Singapore banks under the guidance of the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2017, PayNow enables real-time bank-to-bank transfers using a mobile number, NRIC, or corporate UEN. For merchants, this changes accepting digital payments. Rather than waiting for card settlements or reconciling multiple payment channels, merchants can receive funds almost instantly and reduce the time and cost associated with daily till management. According to the Moneta
Pedro Garcia
Nov 284 min read
Accept UnionPay in Singapore: Capture Asia's Largest Outbound Spending Market
As the world's largest card network by transaction volume, processing 222 billion transactions worth $17.9 trillion in 2023, UnionPay dominates card issuance across China and increasingly throughout Southeast Asia. For Singapore merchants, this scale translates into direct access to Chinese tourists who contributed $3.4 billion to Singapore's tourism receipts in 2024, with 3.6 million Chinese visitor arrivals representing one of Singapore's top three source markets. Unlike Vi
Pedro Garcia
Nov 273 min read
How Mastercard Powers Cashless Payments for Singapore Businesses
Mastercard sits at the core of Singapore’s cashless transformation. As one of the world’s largest payment networks, it processes more than 100 billion transactions annually across cards and digital wallets. For merchants in retail, F&B, and service sectors, accepting Mastercard is not optional; it is essential for offering convenience, trust, and speed at checkout. When integrated through Debia’s unified payment gateway , Mastercard acceptance becomes seamless across in-stor
Pedro Garcia
Nov 244 min read
Accept Visa in Singapore: Universal for Every Customer
Learn about the inner workings of Visa payments and the merchant advantage from accepting Visa today!
Pedro Garcia
Nov 203 min read
Frequently asked questions
The Debia Blog shares insights on payment gateways, POS systems, and cashless payment solutions in Singapore. We cover everything from small business growth tips to deep dives into digital payment trends across F&B, retail, and service industries.
Our articles are written for business owners, retailers, and anyone interested in learning how modern payment technologies. An example would be how PayNow, e-wallets, and POS systems can simplify operations and boost sales.
Debia strives to regularly publishes new articles about emerging payment trends, technology updates, and merchant success stories to help SMEs and merchants stay ahead in Singapore’s fast-changing digital economy.
Yes. The blog features guides and comparisons on payment rails such as Visa, Mastercard, GrabPay, PayNow, and Apple Pay, as well as updates on new rails, helping businesses understand which options best fit their customers.
Yes. Debia provides secure, MAS-licensed payment gateway and POS services that support over 30 payment methods. Readers can explore these solutions directly from our product and payments pages.
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