Checkout.com expands Temu tie up to cover payments for online marketplace’s shoppers in 30+ markets

Temu has expanded its partnership with digital payment provider Checkout.com. The pair have been working together since the former’s launch in 2022.

The latter will now handle payments in over 30 markets, supporting a wide range of payment options, from major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard to digital wallets and regional services like Tamara, a buy now pay later option popular in the Middle East.

Checkout.com has local acquiring licenses in France, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, Japan, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Tapping its AI driven payment optimisation engine, Intelligent Acceptance, and global transaction insights, the partnership is aiming for improved payment performance and an enhanced checkout experience.

“We’re proud of the reliable and trustworthy experience we provide to our consumers alongside our everyday best offers,” says a Temu spokesperson. “Checkout is an important partner supporting our mission to provide quality affordable products with its global reach and expertise, enhancing the digital payments experience for our customers.”

Brian Sze, General Manager at Checkout.com for the Asia-Pacific region, says: “We are excited to empower Temu’s merchants with Checkout.com’s secure, stable, and convenient payment solutions, allowing them to focus more on their core business while ensuring a seamless checkout experience for consumers on the Temu platform.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Payments will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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