How QRIS Opens Doors for Indonesian Businesses Abroad
The government is strengthening its collaboration with Bank Indonesia to facilitate payment connectivity for creative economy practitioners abroad.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar is advocating for enhanced international payment connectivity via QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard). This initiative aims to grant Indonesian creative economy professionals broader access to global payments. Irene elaborated that the ministry is strengthening its partnership with Bank Indonesia to improve payment connectivity for creative economy practitioners abroad.
This development is crucial for cultivating a globally oriented creative economy ecosystem. Speaking at the FEKDI x IFSE 2026 event in Jakarta on Saturday, September 26, 2026, Irene emphasized that these efforts aim to not only reach existing customers through the internet but also ensure smooth cash flow through Bank Indonesia, enabling seamless international transactions.
Notably, Indonesian creative economy practitioners are aiming to cater not only to domestic consumers but also to buyers in various countries. Irene pointed out that several nations, including Japan, America, and other developing economies, show significant interest in Indonesian goods. However, several obstacles hinder these practitioners from selling abroad.
One such challenge is the limited availability of bank accounts and payment acceptance mechanisms in the destination country. She lamented that when Indonesian sellers go to Japan, America, and other developing countries, they find it difficult to open bank accounts and receive payments. Irene explained that digital payment connectivity is essential for the creative economy, extending beyond internet connections to facilitate businesses' engagement with consumers worldwide. She underlined that enhancing payments is equally important for a seamless transaction flow.
Irene asserted that strengthening the payment system could significantly aid creative economy practitioners in expanding their market reach globally. For instance, the introduction of QRIS during the promotion of Indonesian creative economy products abroad, when the Ministry of Creative Economy showcased over 100 brands and 20 creative economy subsectors in Singapore, demonstrated the potential of QRIS in international transactions.
During the event, Indonesian products were accepted via both credit cards and QRIS, underscoring the significance of digital payment connectivity as part of the essential infrastructure for Indonesia's creative economy to broaden its market and streamline both domestic and international transactions.
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