If you have ever travelled to Thailand or read my previous articles (Foreigner’s Guide to Thai QR Code Payments with PromptPay / How to open a bank account in Thailand: a guide for expats and tourists), you know that cash is not king here.
I’ve received information from one of the blog’s readers who is working on a solution that allows foreigners to pay by QR code in Thailand. He was simply tired of using cash all the time and wanted to change the situation where tourists couldn’t enjoy cashless payments in Thailand.
Perhaps you’ve noticed that this article was previously written about the JamJang app, but I’ve received an email from the app creator stating that it has rebranded as a WAIWIN. It looks like not only is the a name change, but also there is a new design of the app, and soon the app should be a marketplace connecting foreigners directly with local experiences and services.
WAIWIN app
Experience seamless digital payments with a powerful, easy-to-use wallet designed for Thailand.
• Instantly scan any PromptPay QR code, no exceptions.
• Track your full transaction history anytime.
• Register, top up, and start paying in under 3 minutes.
• A smooth, secure payment experienc, all from one app.
– Google Play
The app’s creators thought the same as the owners of Airbnb or Uber. If there is no way to create a central solution, then it is good to use the power of the community. As much as it looks like Thai banks are not interested in including tourists in QR code payments. Finally, some foreigners and Thai people decided to create a solution for a problem that touches every tourist in Thailand.
How does the app work?
As you saw here before, the biggest problem with most Thai wallets that let you pay with QR codes is that you need to top them up with cash. If you have cash in hand already, then I don’t see much benefit in using the QR code system. What is important for WAIWIN you don’t need to waste money for ATM fees, you can top up your account from wise, and save on ATM/Exchange fees. Additionally, all QR codes are working correctly.
PS. If you want to try it out, shoot an email to 247support@waiwin.com.au, mention “50THB from Damian,” and the team will top up your account — no strings attached.
You can find WAIWIN on the website, Google Play and App Store.
