AEON, the next-generation crypto payment framework, has expanded its Web3 mobile payment solution AEON Pay to support local QR-based crypto checkout in Georgia. Users can now pay with digital assets at local merchants simply by scanning QR codes, while AEON settles payments directly in Georgian Lari (GEL).

This expansion builds on the Keepz QR standard, which has already been adopted by over 20,000 merchants across the country. As the first company in Georgia to acquire an open banking license and to pioneer cryptowallet payments in everyday scenarios, Keepz has quickly become a cornerstone of the local payment ecosystem.

By incorporating the Keepz QR-based standard into AEON Pay, AEON aligns with existing local payment habits in Georgia, where QR-based transactions are increasingly popular. This seamless fit ensures that users can make payments in a familiar way while unlocking the added flexibility of crypto. For merchants, it means instant access to a new wave of digital-native customers without disrupting established checkout flows.

Through AEON Pay, users in Georgia can choose to complete transactions via direct crypto transfers, by paying with their balance in the AEON wallet, or by using integrated payment partners including Bitget Wallet, KuCoin Pay, and Bybit Pay. For regular users, cryptobecomes a natural, straightforward option alongside cash and cards. For Georgian merchants, AEON settles payments directly in GEL, eliminating volatility concerns and making adoption seamless.