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Tap Go among first to participate in Hong Kong-Thailand cross-border retail payment service

  • Written by Media Outreach

With multiple offers including limited-time spending rebates, foreign currency exchange handling fee waiver, and complimentary Thailand data roaming pass

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 1 December 2023 - HKT (SEHK: 6823) Under HKT Payment Limited, the Tap & Go1 mobile wallet is supporting the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's FPS x PromptPay QR Payment service as one of the first digital wallets to participate in the linkage between Hong Kong's FPS and Thailand's PromptPay, launching a series of offers. From 4 December 2023, Tap & Go users can enjoy the new overseas payment experience while local merchants can accept PromptPay payments2 from Thai tourists via FPS.
(Left) Heidi Chan, Alternate Chief Executive, HKT Payment Limited; (Right) Monita Leung, CEO, HKT Digital Ventures
FX handling fees waived PromptPay in Thailand is similar to FPS in Hong Kong – both are easy to use. Designated Tap & Go users3 can simply scan the FPS x PromptPay QR codes using their Tap & Go mobile wallets to make FPS payments at over 8 million merchants supporting PromptPay in Thailand, avoiding not only a trip to convert Hong Kong Dollars to Thai Baht but also the relevant handling fees. Tap & Go's pay-as-you-go design and App-to-App top-up features4 give users flexible control over their spending and the ability to conveniently top up their e-wallets. Time-limited spending rebates From 4 December 2023 to 31 January 2024 (both dates inclusive, "Promotion Period"), eligible users can earn up to HK$40 Stored Value Rebate5 by completing a total of six transactions with a cumulative spending of HK$300 or more (and a minimum of HK$50 spent in each transaction), enjoy HK$25 Stored Value Rebate for the first HK$50 spent by scanning the FPS x PromptPay QR code using Tap & Go's "Scan to Pay" feature at merchants who accept PromptPay in Thailand. By enjoying offers while spending, users can make the most of their travels.
Number of eligible transaction(s) completed by eligible customer during Promotion PeriodMinimum net spending for each eligible transactionRebate amount per eligible transactionCumulative rebate cap
First transaction at physical merchants who accept PromptPay in Thailand with payment completed using "Scan to Pay" of Tap & Go primary account A single transaction of HK$50 or above (after deducting all applicable discounts) HK$25 HK$40
Second to sixth transactions at physical merchants who accept PromptPay in Thailand with payment completed using "Scan to Pay" of Tap & Go primary account HK$3
Additionally, from now until 31 January 2024, SMEs, social enterprises and NGOs can enjoy a special fee of 0% for FPS6 and Tap & Go transactions6. For details, please call the merchant hotline at +852 2888 3388. Complimentary Thailand Data Roaming Pass From now until 31 January 2024, customers of 1O1O and csl as well as eligible Tap & Go users7 can redeem one Thailand data roaming pass8,9,10 for free at 1O1O Centres or csl shops. The data roaming pass provides 24 hours of roaming data, which customers can enjoy upon arrival by simply switching on their mobile phones without swapping SIM cards for greater convenience.
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Easy payment processTravel package and travel insurance offers To celebrate the Hong Kong-Thailand cross-border payment connection, Tap & Go users can enjoy offers on travel packages and travel insurance during the designated period. Explore popular Thai attractions such as the Mahanakhon SkyWalk observation deck, the renowned floating Bubble In The Forest Café, and spa treatments to relax the body and mind.
  • From now until 31 December 2023, users who are both The Club members and Tap & Go customers can buy a "Club Travel HK$1,000 Discount Code" via The Club shopping platform (https://shop.theclub.com.hk/) or The Club's Club Mini Shop in the Tap & Go app. This code lets users enjoy a HK$500 instant discount11 by completing payment using their Tap & Go MasterCard®. The code can be used to book a designated Club Travel Thailand package. Offer is limited to 100 customers, available on a first-come first-served basis while stocks last. Popular packages include:
Bangkok 4-Day 3-Night Instagrammable Café Package
  • Cathay Pacific round-trip flight between Hong Kong and Bangkok
  • 3-night hotel accommodation
  • Instagrammable café day-trip with transportation
From HK$2,990 per person*
Bangkok/Pattaya/Hua Hin 3-Day 2-Night Water Park Package
  • Cathay Pacific round-trip flight between Hong Kong and Bangkok
  • 2-night hotel accommodation
  • One-day ticket to a designated water park
From HK$2,660 per person*
Bangkok 3-Day 2-Night Spa Package...

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