GLN International, the global cross-border payments platform subsidiary of Hana Bank led by CEO Seok Lee, has announced an expansion of its QR payment services across Mainland China through integration with the Weixin Pay network operated by Tenpay Global.

With this enhancement, GLN users can now make QR code payments not only at merchants connected to UnionPay International, but also throughout the extensive Weixin Pay merchant network commonly used across China. The broader coverage allows travelers to complete payments smoothly in numerous daily situations, including dining at street vendors, shopping, using public transportation, and paying for taxi services, creating a more convenient experience for visitors.

The new integration further develops GLN’s collaboration with UnionPay International, which began last year, and reinforces the company’s payment infrastructure throughout China. By linking both the UnionPay and Weixin Pay ecosystems, GLN has considerably widened QR payment access for international travelers.

Unlike many traditional overseas payment options that require separate local applications or physical cards, GLN enables customers to pay directly through familiar Korean banking and fintech apps already used domestically. The service is currently supported on platforms such as Purple GLN, Hana OneQ, Hana Money, Hana Card, and Toss, while additional integrations with Naver Pay and KB Star Banking are expected to roll out in phases.

“By broadening our QR payment coverage, travelers can enjoy a smoother and more flexible payment experience across many more everyday situations in China,” said Seok Lee, CEO of GLN International. “We will continue expanding our global payment network so users can enjoy the same easy and convenient payment experience abroad that they are accustomed to at home.”

Calida Financial has expanded its collaboration with the European payment scheme Bluecode by becoming an acquiring partner. Bluecode is a Europe-built, open mobile payment solution designed to serve consumers and businesses across the continent. After joining Bluecode as an issuing partner in July 2025—introducing a pan-European prepaid offering for users—Calida now also supports the acceptance side of Bluecode transactions. This enables merchants to process real-time, dependable, and cost-efficient payments through a single partner.

The partnership is well suited to everyday payment scenarios in sectors such as fashion, gaming, FMCG, travel, and digital goods and services, where frequent mobile app-based transactions are critical. It delivers a smooth, intuitive payment experience for both customers and merchants.

Through the Calida-enabled Bluecode solution, merchants gain access to competitive pricing, payment guarantees, and strong conversion rates. They also benefit from Bluecode’s extensive acceptance network and growing market presence. The scheme operates seamlessly across Europe and key global markets, allowing consumers to pay via local acceptance networks in numerous countries. With Calida acting as both issuer and acquirer, merchants can simplify their setup by working with a single payment provider.

“Our ambition is to help merchants accept payments from customers everywhere,” said Jens Bader, CEO of Calida Financial. “Whether it’s a fast-growing ecommerce brand or an app that suddenly gains international traction, businesses need to scale quickly without friction. Our single integration supports multiple regions and customer bases, letting merchants focus on growth while keeping costs, fraud, and chargebacks to a minimum.”

Chris Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode, added: “This partnership gives both local and pan-European merchants access to a deeply integrated payment solution that combines an attractive commercial model with efficient processing and a scalable technical foundation. Embedding payments directly into merchant apps is just one way we’re enabling modern ecommerce experiences.”