Bakong KHQR Integration

System and Network Analyst for Cambodia's national QR payment system at the National Bank of Cambodia, enabling interoperable payments across financial institutions.

Overview

During my time at the National Bank of Cambodia, I worked on System and Networking for the Bakong KHQR system — Cambodia's national QR code payment standard built on blockchain infrastructure.

What is Bakong?

Bakong is the NBC's blockchain-based payment system that allows real-time interoperability between participating banks and financial institutions using a standardised QR code format (KHQR).

My Role

  • Provided IT support for connectivity between financial institution systems and the Bakong network
  • Troubleshot integration issues between bank endpoints and the NBC's central ledger
  • Assisted in verifying KHQR compliance for participating institutions
  • Supported in-branch and back-office IT infrastructure

Tech Context

  • Payment Rail: Bakong (Hyperledger Iroha-based blockchain)
  • Standard: KHQR (EMV-compatible QR code specification)
  • Environment: Banking network, internal IT systems