Sber clients can now pay for purchases using QR codes in Cambodia and Laos. The national QR standards KHQR and Lao QR have started working in SberBank Online — simply scan the code at the checkout or in an establishment.
Before confirming the payment, the application shows the purchase cost in two currencies — local and Russian rubles. Conversion happens automatically, so there's no need to exchange money separately for such payments.
In Cambodia, QR payments are accepted at over 4 million retail outlets nationwide. Cambodia and Laos have become the 14th and 15th countries, respectively, where bank clients can make payments this way abroad.
To use this feature, SberBank Online version 16.10 or higher on Android, or 17.0 or higher on iOS, is required. You can check the installed version in the app settings.
The service is already available in other Asian countries popular with Russian tourists, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Russian tourists can pay for everyday purchases through SberBank Online using the local QR infrastructure.