Jakarta, 17 April 2026 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) positively welcomes the implementation of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) Cross Border in South Korea as part of strengthening the connectivity of payment systems as initiated by Bank Indonesia. This support shows BCA's commitment to fulfill the needs of customers who are conducting transactions abroad.
"BCA is ready to support the implementation of QRIS Cross Border in South Korea. We appreciate Bank Indonesia's initiative in developing QRIS Cross Border as a solution for easy, fast, and efficient payments for Indonesians abroad," says BCA President Director, Hendra Lembong.
The implementation of QRIS Cross Border in South Korea has officially been launched on 1 April 2026. This launch is an important pillar for expanding the Indonesian digital payment ecosystem at an international level. This initiative is the result of a collaboration between Bank Indonesia and Bank of Korea to bring a multinational payment system that is more efficient and inclusive.
As a whole, QRIS Cross Border is now being used in 5 countries, namely Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. Bank Indonesia revealed that since the start of 2026, there have been a total of 7.6 million transactions done on QRIS across countries. Those transactions consist of 5.9 million inbound transactions and 1.7 million outbound by Indonesians abroad.
BCA has contributed to the rising number of transactions using QRIS Cross Border. Based on its usage in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan, the volume of QRIS Cross Border transactions that has been processed by BCA's system has increased by 185% Year-over-Year (YoY) by the end of December 2025. In the same period, the value of transactions has been recorded to reach Rp632 billion, or an increase of 148% YoY.
"So far, QRIS Cross Border has supported the needs of customers who are engaging in activities while abroad, from daily retail transactions, consumption, to payments in the tourism and lifestyle sector. BCA continues to be committed to developing and expanding digital services to fulfill our customers' growing needs," Hendra Lembong added.
The QRIS Cross Border service can be used on either the myBCA or BCA mobile app. For our customers, here are the steps to follow:
- Open the myBCA or BCA mobile app
- Pick the QRIS feature / scan QR
- Scan the QR code on merchants abroad who support QRIS
- The transaction amount will be automatically converted to rupiah
- Confirm payment using PIN
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of December 31, 2025)
BCA is one of Indonesia's leading banks, focusing on transaction banking and providing credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. As of the end of December 2025, BCA serves 43 million customer accounts and processes more than 115 million transactions daily, supported by 1,270 branch offices, 20,163 ATMs, as well as internet & mobile banking services and the Halo BCA contact center, which is accessible 24 hours a day. BCA's presence is supported by a number of subsidiaries that focus on vehicle financing, Sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27,000 employees, BCA's vision is to become the main bank of choice for the community, serving as an important pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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