In a move set to reshape the digital payments landscape in Southeast Asia, international payment service provider Payop has teamed up with Dragonpay, one of the Philippines’ leading payment platforms. The partnership is designed to give businesses and consumers across the region a more seamless and flexible online payment experience whether they prefer cash, cards, or mobile wallets.
This collaboration comes at a time when the way people in the Philippines pay for goods and services is changing rapidly. While cash is still widely used, especially in rural areas, there’s a noticeable shift toward digital options. E-wallets, mobile banking, and online card payments are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their convenience and growing digital infrastructure.
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According to recent research by Statista, 94% of Filipinos still use cash, but 64% now also use e-wallets, and 52% rely on online card payments—clear signs that digital habits are taking root. And with over 33.85 million digital payment users in the country as of last year, largely driven by e-commerce, offering flexible payment choices is now essential for businesses that want to stay ahead.
With Dragonpay’s wide reach across banks and payment channels, Payop can now offer its clients in Southeast Asia access to virtually every consumer segment—from traditional cash users to the most digitally savvy shoppers. This means businesses using Payop will be able to accept payments via familiar local methods, all through one streamlined checkout experience.
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“Many international e-commerce platforms have focused only on card payments when expanding into new markets,” said Anastasiia Semenkova, CEO of Payop. “But in countries like the Philippines, you need to meet consumers where they are. Our partnership with Dragonpay allows us to do exactly that—supporting financial inclusion while making the online shopping experience smoother and more accessible for everyone.”
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Robertson Chiang, Dragonpay’s Founder and CEO, echoed the sentiment. “By combining Payop’s global reach with our local expertise, we’re making digital payments easier and more inclusive. It’s all about giving people the freedom to pay their way whether that’s with a mobile wallet, an online bank transfer, or cash over the counter.”
With this partnership, Payop continues its mission to make global online payments simple, reliable, and inclusive—one region at a time.
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