Taiwan · Banking & Payments

LINE Pay

A widely used digital payment service integrated into the LINE messaging app, popular for both in-store QR payments and online purchases in Taiwan.

What it helps with

Paying in shopsQR payments.
Sending money to friendsTransfers.
Cashback pointsOn purchases.

About LINE Pay

LINE Pay is a mobile payment service built into the LINE messaging app, extremely popular in Taiwan given LINE's dominant position as the country's most-used messaging platform, letting users pay by QR code, transfer money, and pay bills.

Key Features

QR Code Payments: Scan or show a code to pay at a wide range of retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores.
Points Rewards: Earn LINE Points on purchases, redeemable for future payments or products.
Bill Payments: Pay utility bills and other recurring payments directly within LINE Pay.
Peer-to-Peer Transfers: Send money to other LINE Pay users through the same app used for messaging.

How to Get Started

Open the LINE app (already installed for most messaging in Taiwan) and access the LINE Pay section.
Link a credit card or bank account to activate LINE Pay.
Use QR code payment at supported merchants, or transfer money to contacts.
Track your LINE Points and payment history within the app.

Before you use it

Sign-up: LINE Pay needs a Taiwanese mobile number and identity verification with an ID or ARC.
Payment: Taiwanese and many foreign cards can be linked for payments.

Local number needed Local ID needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LINE Pay work with a foreign bank card in Taiwan?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is LINE Pay available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use LINE Pay?: Yes, LINE Pay requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for LINE Pay?: Yes, LINE Pay requires local ID or residency status.
Where can I use LINE Pay?: iOS · Android
How much does LINE Pay cost?: Free; points on purchases