# Payment Gateways in Macao for Transfer Firms

> Take card, Apple Pay and Google Pay payments for transfers in Macao: Stripe and Airwallex in TransferArc, with local account rules, currency and setup compared.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/macao

Macao’s hotel and casino resorts run large guest-transport operations. A Macao company can open an Airwallex account locally and offer Alipay, WeChat Pay and cards in TransferArc.

## In short

- 2 gateways work in TransferArc for Macao: Stripe and Airwallex.
- A company registered in Macao can open a Airwallex account locally. Stripe would need an entity in a country it serves.
- PayPal is not available because PayPal does not accept MOP.

## How Macao pays

- **Currency**: Macanese pataca (MOP)
- **Monetary authority**: Monetary Authority of Macao
- **Visitors**: Mostly from mainland China and Hong Kong
- **Main airport**: Macau International (MFM)

Most visitors arrive from the mainland or across the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, and many pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay. Limousine and transfer work links the airport, ferry terminals and the Cotai resorts.

Airwallex lists Macao as a supported registration location. Stripe does not open accounts for Macao companies, and PayPal does not accept MOP.

## Payment gateways for Macao SAR China in TransferArc

- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/stripe
- **Airwallex** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/airwallex

## Where online payment helps operators in Macao

- **Resort limousines**: Hotel guests from the airport and ferry terminals.
- **Bridge transfers**: Cross-boundary trips to Hong Kong airport.
- **Event transport**: Concerts and conventions at Cotai.

## Which gateway to pick in Macao

- **Alipay and WeChat Pay**: Airwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
- **No PayPal**: PayPal does not accept MOP; use a card gateway.

## Sources and verification

- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- Central bank or regulator: Monetary Authority of Macao (https://www.amcm.gov.mo/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## Frequently asked questions.

### Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Macao use in TransferArc?

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

### Can a company registered in Macao open a Stripe account?

No. Macao is not on Stripe’s list of supported countries; Airwallex accepts companies registered there.

### Can mainland visitors pay with WeChat Pay?

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

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