AppotaPay brings comprehensive payment solutions for retail and F&B businesses to VIFS 2026

The Vietnam International Franchise Show 2026 (VIFS 2026), held from October 29 to 31 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, brought together brands, franchisors, retailers, investors and solution providers serving the franchise and multi-location business sectors.

As F&B and retail businesses increasingly expand across multiple sales channels, AppotaPay showcased a range of payment solutions at VIFS 2026 to address their needs for flexible payment acceptance, transaction reconciliation, revenue management and international customer service. Targeting F&B and retail businesses, franchise operators, store chains and SMEs, the company presented its solutions under the message “Comprehensive Payment Solutions”.

POS solutions to enhance in-store payment efficiency

For restaurants, coffee shops and retail chains, transaction processing speed directly affects the customer experience, particularly during peak hours. Relying on multiple devices or manual payment checks can also make operations more complex as businesses scale.

At VIFS 2026, SmartPOS and SoftPOS were among the key solutions showcased by AppotaPay. These solutions support multiple payment methods through a single acceptance point, including domestic and international cards, e-wallets, VietQR and cross-border QR payments. Businesses can accept payments at the counter or offer greater flexibility in operating models that require tableside payments.

Beyond payment acceptance, SmartPOS is also designed to support chain management. Businesses can monitor transactions centrally, assign staff access permissions and manage data across multiple channels and branches. These capabilities are particularly relevant to F&B brands, retailers and franchise operators as their number of business locations grows.

Payment gateway for omnichannel business models

The AppotaPay Payment Gateway extends businesses’ payment acceptance capabilities to online channels. The solution enables businesses to integrate payment functionality into websites, mobile applications and other online sales platforms, supporting use cases such as food ordering, online orders and remote shopping. Transaction results are updated automatically, reducing the need for manual verification and helping merchants confirm orders more quickly.

For retail and F&B businesses, connecting in-store and online payment channels has become increasingly important as customers move seamlessly between different shopping touchpoints. Consumers may browse products online, place orders through digital platforms or complete purchases at physical stores.

According to AppotaPay, its solutions for F&B businesses and chain operators are developed to support multi-channel payment acceptance, centralized transaction management and more efficient operations across multiple branches.

Cross-border QR payments for international customers

One of AppotaPay’s highlights at VIFS 2026 was its cross-border QR payment solution (QR Global), designed for restaurants, retail stores and other businesses serving international visitors.

The solution allows tourists to pay using familiar banking or e-wallet applications from their home countries, while Vietnamese merchants receive funds in VND through an automatic currency conversion mechanism. This also makes transaction management and reconciliation more convenient for businesses.

According to AppotaPay, the solution serves customers from China, South Korea, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Singapore, supporting payment methods and networks such as Alipay+, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Toss and PromptPay. By reducing payment barriers, it helps enhance the payment experience for international customers at points of sale.

AppotaPay supporting the evolving needs of businesses

During VIFS 2026, AppotaPay introduced its in-store payment solutions, including SmartPOS, SoftPOS and other modern payment methods. Visitors had the opportunity to experience live product demonstrations, receive one-on-one consultations, discuss their business needs and take part in interactive activities at the company’s booth.

Notably, AppotaPay also introduced two market reports examining consumer spending in Vietnam’s retail and F&B sectors in 2026. The reports offer insights into spending trends, shopping channels, payment experiences and the factors shaping consumer purchasing decisions.

Through its participation in VIFS 2026, AppotaPay reaffirmed its commitment to developing a comprehensive payment ecosystem that integrates POS solutions, a Payment Gateway and cross-border QR payments. These solutions aim to help retail, F&B and franchise businesses streamline operations, adapt to omnichannel business models and support expansion across multiple locations.

For AppotaPay, payment is more than just the final step in a transaction. It is also an important touchpoint between brands and customers, helping enhance the customer experience, improve transaction oversight and lay the groundwork for sustainable business growth.

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