Tap & Go, a subsidiary of HKT, has become one of the first electronic wallets in Hong Kong to support Weixin Pay QR code payments through UnionPay scan-to-pay functionality, further broadening customers’ payment options in mainland China.

Weixin Pay QR code payments – one app for all mainland spending

Following Tap & Go’s earlier introduction of the UnionPay QR code payment option, UnionPay and WeChat have announced gradually expanding UnionPay scan-topay functionality, allowing customers to scan Weixin Pay QR codes through the Tap & Go app to spend at tens of millions of small-to-medium and large merchants in mainland China, such as shopping malls, chain stores and restaurants. Instead of opening a mainland bank account or exchanging currency in advance, customers can instantly spend through the Tap & Go app Renminbi account or convert Hong Kong Dollars to Renminbi through the Tap & Go HKD account for greater convenience.
Anticipating acceptance to extend to smaller merchants shortly, Tap & Go aims to provide more convenience for cross-border electronic payments.

Personal protection and data roaming benefits

During the promotional period, designated customers who use the “Scan to Pay” feature in the Tap & Go app to scan a merchant’s payment code and complete a single transaction with a net amount of RMB100 or more in mainland China will receive a Data Roaming Pass Package including one mainland China and Macao data roaming pass and one-off overseas restaurant reservation service.*
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At the same time, Tap & Go customers can also enjoy protection benefits, gaining additional coverage while travelling in Hong Kong, mainland China, and around the world for a more secure journey.
• From now until 31 March 2025, Tap & Go customers can purchase designated travel insurance at a daily discounted premium of HK$157 (original price: HK$30/day) on the designated Club Care website.
• Tap & Go Pro customers can register on a designated website for the complimentary “Spend for Daily Protection” personal accident insurance to enjoy HK$200,000 coverage the day after successfully completing an eligible Tap & Go transaction of HK$1 or more.

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Tap & Go payment with UnionPay and Weixin Pay QR codes

For details regarding Tap & Go service and account opening, please visit the Tap & Go website at www.tapngo.com.hk or call the Tap & Go service hotline at +852 2888 0000.

*From 2 December 2024 to 31 January 2025 (both dates inclusive), eligible customers who successfully completed the required eligible transaction during the promotion period via the Tap & Go app as described in the Tap & Go Everyday Rewards promotion, and completed the registration steps on or before 14 February 2025, will receive corresponding rewards. The Data Roaming Pass Package for mainland China and Macao rewards applies to designated individual customers who have subscribed to 1O1O, csl, or Club SIM monthly service plans that support data roaming services. Customers must register for IDD, roaming service and the data roaming day pass to enjoy the Data Roaming Pass Package, which is subject to relevant special terms and conditions. The overseas restaurant reservation service is valid for six months, and the restaurant reservation date must fall within the promotional validity period from 21 November 2024 to 31 March 2025 (both dates inclusive). Customers must redeem this offer via WhatsApp at 5217 1010. The offer is subject to terms and conditions, and details can be found on the Tap & Go website at https://www.tapngo.com.hk/eng/pdf/Tapngo_Everyday_Rewards_TnCs_EN.pdf. HKT Payment Limited and CSL reserve the right to change or cancel rewards and/or this promotional event and to modify these terms and conditions without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, HKT Payment Limited and CSL reserve the right to the final decision.