At its inaugural AXS Connect event, the fintech pioneer unveils new solutions in mobility, embedded finance, and rewards to shape the future of payments in Asia Pacific.
What started as one of Singapore’s first self-service payment kiosks at the turn of the millennia is marking a 25-year milestone this year, celebrating a legacy of democratizing digital payment for millions of users and merchants across Asia Pacific.
Singapore’s earliest fintech pioneer, AXS, commemorated the occasion at AXS Connect 2025, the company’s inaugural flagship event that brought together industry leaders, partners, and innovators to explore the future of payments in Singapore and the region.
It also served as a launchpad for AXS’s next chapter, showcasing how it will continue raising the bar for convenience and accessibility in digital financial services.
Jeffrey Goh, Group CEO & Co-Founder, AXS
Over the years, AXS has evolved from a network of self-service kiosks into an all-in-one omnichannel platform. It has processed over 700 million bill payments, with total transaction value exceeding S$300 billion.
This growth has been supported by innovations such as the AXS m-Station mobile app — with over 5.3 million downloads — and the AXS e-Station web portal. Currently, AXS facilitates an average of 70 transactions every minute. Each milestone reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to making everyday services accessible and seamless for users, merchants, and organizations.
“AXS was founded on the belief that payments should remove friction. Over the past 25 years, we’ve transformed alongside the needs of Singaporeans, whether through kiosks in the early days, mobile and digital platforms, or new services we offer today,” noted Jeffrey Goh, Group CEO of AXS. “As we look ahead, our commitment is to continue building solutions that anticipate the way people live, move, and transact, and work hand-in-hand with them.”
Building borderless, regional connectivity
AXS is taking its established bill payment services across borders, building on its earlier cross-border success with China UnionPay. The company has also extended this strategy globally, most recently through its partnership with eft Payments (Asia) Limited in Hong Kong in November 2024.
“Our team brings decades of experience in fintech and digital wallets, and we are harnessing technology to deliver smarter, more connected financial experiences, keeping everyday payments simple, while driving innovation across the region,” shared Quah Chun Han, CEO of AXS Payments and Services.
Building on its new agility, AXS is powering payments beyond its own channels and directly within partner platforms. From online banking with HSBC and Maybank to app integrations with DBS PayLah!, OCBC Digital, and Pay2Home, these significant collaborations are making everyday transactions simpler for Singaporeans, while setting a new benchmark for how financial institutions and payment providers can partner to deliver convenience.
“We believe managing your everyday transactions should be effortless. This partnership with AXS allows DBSPayLah! and digibank users to easily manage their AXS transactions including bills, loan repayments, rewards, instalment payments and more. We look forward to future collaborations with AXS, as we aim to bring even more streamlined and seamless solutions to our customers,”said Chan Sow Han, Managing Director, Head of Payments & Unsecured Lending, DBS.
Redefining convenience with new services
AXS is expanding its role in everyday life with new solutions that reflect both innovation and experience. Its move into personal finance began with AXS Ready Cash, launched in partnership with Standard Chartered.
Looking ahead, AXS will be introducing more offerings — including the upcoming AXS Card, a separate initiative focused on rewarding customers.
On the mobility front, beyond parking and EV charging, AXS Drive now allows motorists in Singapore to go cardless for Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) payments— the latest feature to go live.
To support this growing ecosystem, a new unified platform will soon allow users to move seamlessly across kiosks, web, and mobile with a single ID — enhanced by a rewards system that unlocks greater value with every transaction.
As part of this evolution, AXS will be rolling out a new generation of physical kiosks. In collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), AXS is currently exploring how the kiosk interface can be reimagined — to ensure it remains intuitive and inclusive for all users, from long-time loyalists to the digitally savvy.
A preview of this potential new interface was showcased at AXS Connect, offering a glimpse into the future of self-service experiences.
