Southeast Asian payments infrastructure firm Xendit has integrated Philippine alternative payments provider Dragonpay into its platform, allowing local merchants to access a broader range of payment methods, cross-border payment capabilities and regional financial services.

The integration builds on a strategic partnership that began in 2021 and combines Dragonpay's local payment network with Xendit's regional payments infrastructure. Through the move, Dragonpay's 905 merchants will gain access to more than 100 payment methods, payout services, financing options and cross-border payment capabilities aimed at helping businesses expand beyond the Philippines.

The announcement comes as the Philippines' digital economy continues to grow, supported by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' push to accelerate digital payments. Xendit said the combined platform would help businesses meet evolving customer payment preferences while supporting regional expansion.

Founded in 2010, Dragonpay pioneered alternative digital payments in the Philippines by enabling consumers, including those without bank accounts or credit cards, to transact online through online banking, e-wallets and over-the-counter payment channels.

"Dragonpay wrote the first chapter of digital payments in the Philippines. Bringing Dragonpay into Xendit gives Filipino businesses the best of both worlds: Dragonpay's trusted local network and Xendit's regional infrastructure, technology and growing cross-border capabilities. Our focus is to help Philippine merchants unlock more opportunities, serve more customers and scale beyond borders," said Moses Lo, co-founder and chief executive officer of Xendit.

Dragonpay founder Robertson Chiang said the integration preserves the company's local service while strengthening its technology platform.

"We started Dragonpay in 2010 so that every Filipino, banked or unbanked, could take part in the digital economy. As part of Xendit, our merchants and partners can expect the same trusted local service, now supported by a stronger technology platform, broader regional capabilities, continued product innovation and robust security. This is the natural next step in a partnership that has worked from day one," Chiang said.

The integration forms part of Xendit's broader expansion strategy in Southeast Asia, following its acquisition of Malaysia-based Payex in 2025 and its expansion into Thailand in 2024. The company now operates across Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong.