5 travel tips for Southeast Asia
1/ Carry small cash, but don’t rely on it alone.
Street food, markets, and small local shops may still prefer cash, but most cities are now built around QR payments and mobile-first spending.
2/ Learn the local payment habits before you land.
Thailand uses PromptPay. Vietnam uses VietQR. The Philippines uses QRPh. Indonesia uses QRIS. Knowing this saves time at checkout.
3/ Keep your travel wallet simple.
Cards, cash, exchange counters, and multiple local apps can get messy fast. The easier option is having one wallet that works across different payment moments.
4/ Use crypto where it actually makes sense.
For travelers holding digital assets, crypto becomes useful when it can be spent in real life. With PayWithCrypto, scan-to-pay makes everyday payments easier across supported local QR systems.
5/ Spend like a local, move like a traveler.
The best travel setup is simple: fewer steps, fewer fees, and payments that work naturally wherever the day takes you.
Travel is changing.
Payments should travel with you.