ALMATY, Kazakhstan and MONT-SAINT-GUILBERT, Belgium, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenWay, a global leader in digital payment software, and UnionPay International (UPI), one of the world's largest payment networks, have expanded their partnership to deliver complete support for Union Pay International products on the Way4 platform.
is OpenWay's digital payment software platform used by banks, processors, and fintechs to run card issuing, acquiring, switching, and digital wallet services in real time. With this expansion, OpenWay clients worldwide can now issue, acquire, and tokenize UnionPay cards on Way4, enabling a faster and more consistent rollout of Union Pay-powered payment services across markets.
In a major industry first, OpenWay has enabled the initial launch of Big Pay functionality for UnionPay cards on the Way4 platform with This marks the , reflecting OpenWay's commitment to innovation in digital payments.
Additional Big Pay integrations are planned and expected to go live in the near future, expanding the range of mobile and digital wallet options available to UnionPay cardholders on Way4.
OpenWay has consistently pioneered innovation in the global payments industry, especially in the implementation of solutions. In 2004, OpenWay powered the .
Since then, OpenWay has played a central role in transforming Central Asia into a fintech innovation hub. The close cooperation between OpenWay and UnionPay International has supported numerous firsts, including the rollout of UnionPay chip cards and acquiring infrastructure across Central Asia.
Today, the Way4 platform is recognized globally for its excellence in . It exemplifies OpenWay's ability to align global standards with local financial infrastructure—bringing future-ready capabilities to every market it enters.
"This partnership demonstrates the power of innovation," said , Operational Director, OpenWay in Central Asia. "Global breakthroughs often begin with local vision. Together with UnionPay International and our local banking partners, we are setting a global precedent for modern, inclusive, and interoperable payments."
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