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Forget QR codes, Alipay is betting on you to tap its Tap!

By DigiconAsia Editors | Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:16 AM Asia/Singapore

Forget QR codes, Alipay is betting on you to tap its Tap!

When 80% of existing users/merchants wished for a more convenient authentication mode not available at the time, the firm listened.

On 11 Sep 2025, a digital payment and service platform in China announced that its contactless transaction solution has been expanded to include more than 1,000 addition types of transaction scenarios.

The Alipay Tap! Platform enables users to complete payments or access services by tapping their unlocked phones on compatible terminals or tags, eliminating the need to open an app or scan QR codes, which were previously more cumbersome and time-consuming.

The platform was created when the firm’s main QR-code-centric platform faced challenges linked to user friction and slow service interactions driven by traditional scanning methods. Merchants had also sought better ways to enhance customer engagement and loyalty within fast-paced retail environments without disrupting checkout speed. The solution to these challenges hinged on several technical innovations and implementations:

  • Near-field communication (NFC)-style tap-to-pay interactions replacing QR code scans
  • Integration with a wide variety of merchant terminals across over 1,000 everyday scenarios, including vending machines, bike rentals, and portable power banks
  • Expansion beyond smartphones to wearables such as AR glasses and smartwatches, enabling more diverse device compatibility
  • Enabling international visitors to bind foreign cards for local payment and travel access
  • Embedding customer loyalty and engagement tools directly into the payment flow to increase repeat purchase rates

As the main payment service evolves from a digital wallet into a comprehensive platform connecting 1bn consumers with 80m merchants nationwide, the Tap! System is being added to more than 1,000 transaction scenarios, involving vending machines, shared bike rentals, AR glasses and smartwatches, and even portable power bank rental access.

A representative from the technology vendor stated that the solution is part of their broader strategy to connect consumers and services through seamless, intuitive digital interactions. They see this digital transformation as a key step towards smarter, AI-powered service ecosystems.

This case study illustrates how digital transformation focused on simplifying user experience and expanding device reach can address payment friction and elevate merchant-customer engagement across diverse real-world scenarios. Users of contactless payment systems as advised to remain vigilant about privacy and data protection, ensuring they understand how their personal and transactional data is handled, and take necessary precautions to safeguard their digital identities amid increasing digital integration against scammers and other malignant actors.

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