Wego has partnered with Singapore-based payment institution Triple-A to accept stablecoin payments for flight and travel bookings across its platform, with the rollout targeting travellers who already hold digital currencies and markets where card-based transactions are unreliable.
The integration allows travellers to pay with supported stablecoins at checkout, while Wego receives settlement in traditional local currencies. Compliance, conversion, and payment processing are handled by Triple-A, which says it works with more than 1,000 enterprise customers and reaches over 700 million digital currency owners globally.
“Travel is inherently global, but the payment experience does not always reflect that. By enabling digital currency payments through our partnership with Triple-A, we are giving travelers more flexibility in how they pay for flights and travel services, especially in cross-border scenarios where traditional payment options may be less efficient or less accessible,” Mamoun Hmidan, Chief Business Officer, Wego said in a statement.
The move is partly a practical one. In several markets, international card transactions carry high decline rates or limited credit access, creating friction at the checkout stage. Stablecoins offer an alternative for travellers who can complete bookings without relying on a card network.
“As traveler expectations evolve, payments need to become more seamless, borderless, and adaptable to different user preferences. Integrating digital currency payments through Triple-A allows us to offer greater flexibility while maintaining the simplicity and reliability travelers expect from Wego. This partnership also helps us improve payment efficiency in markets where traditional cross-border transactions can present challenges,” Alexandre Morin, Director Payments, Risk & Fintech, at Wego added.
“Stablecoins are becoming an increasingly practical way for consumers to pay globally, particularly in sectors like travel where cross-border transactions are common. Our partnership with Wego helps make that experience more seamless, allowing travelers to use digital assets for real-world bookings while enabling Wego to settle in local currency,” Eric Barbier, founder and CEO of Triple-A further explained.
Triple-A founder and CEO Eric Barbier said the partnership was a natural fit: “Stablecoins are becoming an increasingly practical way for consumers to pay globally, particularly in sectors like travel where cross-border transactions are common.”
Wego describes itself as the largest online travel marketplace in MENA. Triple-A operates as a regulated payment institution and says it is compliant with international Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer standards.
