Hong Kong · HKD · Stripe & Airwallex market Online payments for Hong Kong transfer companies

Hong Kong companies can open both Stripe and Airwallex accounts locally, and PayPal accepts HKD. Limousine and cross-border operators can offer cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay and WeChat Pay in TransferArc.

Flag of Hong Kong SAR China
Currency
HKD
Gateways
3
Local methods
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Last verified 11 Nov 2026

In short

  • 3 gateways work in TransferArc for Hong Kong: Stripe, Airwallex and PayPal.
  • A company registered in Hong Kong can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
  • PayPal accepts HKD.
Payment market

How Hong Kong pays

Currency
Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Monetary authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Local payments
FPS, Octopus
Main airport
Hong Kong International (HKG)

Hong Kong’s transfer market mixes airport limousines, corporate chauffeur service and cross-border cars to Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area. Visitors from the mainland pay by Alipay or WeChat Pay; business travellers by card.

Airwallex was founded in Australia but has a large Hong Kong presence and offers Alipay and WeChat Pay on its hosted page. FPS and Octopus are not offered through the gateways in TransferArc.

Payment gateways for Hong Kong SAR China in TransferArc

3 international gateways a transfer company in Hong Kong SAR China can connect today under Finance → Online payments, each with its own merchant account.

International gateways

Stripe

Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Companies registered here can open an account

About Stripe

Airwallex

Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay

Companies registered here can open an account

About Airwallex

PayPal

PayPal · Visa · Mastercard · American Express

Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway

About PayPal
Choosing

Which gateway to pick in Hong Kong

  • Simplest setupStripe: one secret key in TransferArc, Stripe Checkout with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Alipay and WeChat PayAirwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
  • Customers who prefer PayPalPayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.
Compare

Compare payment gateways in Hong Kong SAR China

GatewayLocal methodsApple PayGoogle PayAccount for a company in Hong Kong SAR ChinaTransferArc needs
Stripe — ✓✓ Local account Secret key
Airwallex — ✓✓ Local account Client ID, API key
PayPal — —— Check locally Client ID, Secret

Local account: open it with a company registered in Hong Kong SAR China. Foreign account: the merchant account must belong to an entity in a country the gateway serves. Payouts: confirm with the gateway.

Use cases

Where online payment helps operators in Hong Kong

01

Airport limousines

HKG to Central, Kowloon and hotels.

02

Cross-border cars

Transfers into Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.

03

Corporate chauffeur

Executive transport paid by company card.

Sources and verification. Gateways, methods and credentials: TransferArc integration register. Local account rules: stripe.com/global, help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937, developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/. Central bank or regulator: Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Hong Kong use in TransferArc?

Stripe, Airwallex and PayPal. They are connected under Finance → Online payments with your own merchant account.

Can a company registered in Hong Kong open a Stripe account?

Yes. Hong Kong is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.

Can mainland visitors pay with Alipay?

Yes, through Airwallex when Alipay is enabled on your account; WeChat Pay too.