Is XRP popular in SE Asia?

Yes, especially Philippines and Thailand. High crypto adoption, large remittance markets.

Major ASEAN payment hub. Ripple owns 40%. Key infrastructure for ODL in the region.

Is ODL active in SE Asia?

Yes. Japan-Philippines is one of ODL's most established corridors via SBI Remit.

Which countries lead?

Philippines (remittances), Thailand (regulation), Singapore (financial hub).

How much can XRP save?

40-70% vs traditional remittance fees depending on corridor.

XRP in Southeast Asia ASEAN Adoption

Southeast Asia's massive remittance market and growing crypto adoption make it key for XRP.

AllAboutXRP Editorial

·Published February 15, 2026

Last Updated: February 15, 2026

TL;DR

Southeast Asia is critical for XRP. The Philippines alone gets $38B+ in remittances. Ripple's Tranglo acquisition and SBI partnership position XRP as backbone of Asia-Pacific cross-border payments.

Key Facts
Region	ASEAN (11 countries)
Remittances	$80B+ annually
Partner	SBI/Tranglo
Top Corridor	Japan → Philippines
Adoption	High and growing
Population	680 million

$80B+

Market

Countries

Rapid

Growth

Tranglo

Partner

Why SE Asia Matters

680M people, $80B+ in remittances annually. High smartphone penetration and crypto adoption. Ideal for ODL-powered payments.

Massive Remittances

Philippines ($38B), Vietnam ($18B), Indonesia ($12B).

High Crypto Adoption

PH, VN, TH rank top 20 globally for crypto adoption.

Mobile-First

High smartphone penetration enables digital payments.

Ripple Infrastructure

Tranglo, SBI Ripple Asia, and local partners.

Philippines

#1 XRP market in SE Asia. $38B+ remittances = 10% of GDP. Japan-Philippines one of ODL's most established corridors via SBI Remit.

$38B+ annual remittances

OFWs send from US, Gulf, Japan, Europe.

ODL corridor active

Japan-Philippines established via SBI.

BSP regulated

Bangko Sentral provides framework.

Coins.ph

Leading platform. Millions of users.

Thailand

Thailand's SEC provides clear crypto regulation. Ripple partnerships with Thai banks and fintech companies are growing.

SCB & DeeMoney

Siam Commercial Bank and DeeMoney have explored Ripple technology for cross-border payments, targeting the Japan-Thailand and ASEAN remittance corridors.

Key Corridors

Corridor	Volume	Status	Savings
Japan → Philippines	$3B+	Active ODL	40-60%
Gulf → Philippines	$5B+	Growing	50-70%
Korea → Vietnam	$2B+	Developing	40-60%
Singapore → ASEAN	$10B+	Potential	30-50%

Key Partners

Tranglo

ASEAN payment hub. Ripple acquired 40% stake. Key ODL infrastructure.

SBI Ripple Asia

Joint venture driving Japan-SE Asia corridors.

Coins.ph

Philippines' leading crypto platform with XRP support.

DeeMoney

Thai cross-border payment provider using Ripple tech.

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Last updated: February 15, 2026. Written by the AllAboutXRP Editorial Team.

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