LAO QR for tourists

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LAO QR is the common QR code of Lao banks. Cafés, shops and guesthouses in Vientiane, Luang Prabang and other towns display it next to the cash desk. Locals pay with their banking apps, while visitors often have to change money and pay in kip. With Rumto you can pay by QR in Laos from your wallet balance.

What you need

  • A Rumto account in the app.
  • A balance topped up with crypto, for example USDT or USDC.
  • Camera access for the app.

How to pay

  1. Make sure the balance is enough.
  2. Open QR payments on the Home tab, in Cards or in the Hub.
  3. Scan the merchant’s code.
  4. Check the amount and tap Confirm.

The app shows limits and terms before you confirm. A confirmed payment can’t be cancelled.

Card or QR

QR is for paying in person. For hotel bookings and online payments, a Rumto virtual card uses the same balance and can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Check the country list

Countries with QR payments can change, so look at the current list in the app before the trip.

FAQ

Can I pay by QR in Laos without a Lao bank account?

Yes, with Rumto the money comes from your wallet balance.

Do I need a card?

No.

Which other countries work?

Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mongolia and the Philippines.

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