VIENTIANE, LAOS -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 24 April 2026 – Green SM Laos and Star Fintech Sole Co., Ltd (Umoney)
have announced the signing of a Payment System Integration Agreement to
incorporate Umoney into the Green SM application, alongside a Strategic
Cooperation Agreement to develop a comprehensive digital finance and
smart mobility ecosystem in Laos.
Under the agreement, Umoney will be integrated as a direct payment
method within the Green SM app. The two parties will also implement an
embedded integration model enabling Umoney users to seamlessly access
Green SM's mobility services directly within the Umoney platform.
For the first time in Laos, customers will experience a fully seamless
ride-hailing journey with fares processed instantly via the Umoney
e-wallet upon trip completion, replacing the previously common manual
bank transfer method. Users simply link their Umoney wallet to the Green
SM app for fast, convenient, and fully cashless transactions.
Additionally, customers using partner banking applications can pay
drivers through Umoney's QR system, delivering a flexible, fast, and
secure payment experience that enhances user convenience and broadens
customer reach across both platforms.
As part of the collaboration, Green SM Laos will provide comprehensive
mobility solutions for Umoney's enterprise partners and individual
customers, including Green SM Car electric ride-hailing, Green SM Limo,
Green SM Airport transfer services, as well as corporate travel packages
and flexible, customized mobility plans. Umoney, in turn, will
collaborate with Green SM to develop digital financial and payment
solutions tailored for drivers within the Green SM ecosystem,
encompassing e-wallet services, direct income disbursement, operational
expense payments, and cash flow management tools. This synergy is
designed to optimize operational efficiency while enhancing the
experience for businesses, drivers, and end-users alike.
Beyond mobility and payment solutions, both parties plan to expand their
shared digital services ecosystem by integrating Umoney and Unitel's
telecommunications and digital utilities into the Green SM platform,
including SIM card registration, mobile top-ups, data package purchases,
and other digital services, thereby enhancing the value proposition for
users across both platforms.
The two companies will also jointly roll out customer benefit programs
targeting Umoney users in Laos, with a particular focus on airports,
transaction points, and key high-traffic locations. Through integrated
service offerings and incentives promoting electric mobility, Green SM
and Umoney aim to foster environmentally responsible travel habits while
delivering greater value to customers within their shared ecosystem.
Mr. Ha Chien Thang, Director of Star Fintech Sole Co., Ltd, shared:"
Our
partnership with Green SM marks a significant milestone in Umoney's
strategy to develop a comprehensive digital finance ecosystem in Laos.
The integration of payment capabilities and digital services not only
enhances user convenience but also contributes to the advancement of
cashless payments and the broader digital transformation of the economy."
Ms. Tran Hanh An, Director of Mobility Services Sales at Green SM Vietnam & Laos, stated:
"The partnership between Umoney and Green SM reflects a shared
commitment to connecting the essential infrastructures of modern urban
life, from digital finance and telecommunications to a green mobility
ecosystem. Through this collaboration, we aim to expand benefits for our
customers and driver community while driving meaningful green
transformation that is firmly grounded in everyday mobility and
consumption needs."
Furthermore, Green SM and Umoney will collaborate on multi-channel
communications initiatives to strengthen brand awareness and expand
their combined customer base. Planned activities include co-branded
campaigns, promotional programs for new users, digital platform
communications, and on-ground experiential activations in key markets.
The partnership between Green SM and Umoney marks a significant
convergence of two leading ecosystems in green mobility and digital
finance in Laos, united in their pursuit of integrated service solutions
that meet the increasingly diverse demands of modern urban life. This
collaboration also represents a pivotal step toward fostering
innovation, elevating the user experience, and contributing to the
sustainable growth of the digital economy in Laos.