Budapest Airport among the first in Europe to introduce multiple Chinese payment systems

Having introduced the significant enhancement of the availability of both Alipay and China Union Pay – two of the largest payment vendors in China – Chinese visitors can now go cashless at Budapest Airport as Heinemann Duty Free rolls out a further new shopping platform at the Hungarian gateway. Courtesy of the Chinese mobile system, WeChat Pay, tourists from China now have the same seamless payment method experience in Budapest that they have at home.

“Each of these platforms are part of an everyday lifestyle in China – among the most popular Apps with unique communities, making every connection possible between consumer and vendor,” explains Kam Jandu, CCO, Budapest Airport.

“Working with Heinemann Duty Free and other partners to introduce what are rapidly becoming principal payment methods for businesses wanting to reach Chinese shoppers, especially abroad, will enable us to connect with our customers on numerous levels,” adds Jandu.