Changi Pay digital wallet launches new feature to ease shopping and dining experience
Posted: 26 September 2023 | International Airport Review | 1 comment
Singapore residents can look forward to making payments with ease when visiting China as they will be able to use the Changi Pay digital wallet to scan and pay for purchases.
Singapore residents travelling to China using Changi’s digital wallet will benefit from greater access and ease of payment at tens of millions of Chinese merchants
Singapore residents can look forward to making payments with ease when visiting China as they will be able to use the Changi Pay digital wallet to scan and pay for purchases.
Changi Pay users can now pay securely, where mobile payments via QR codes are much more popular than using cash or traditional bank cards. Users will also enjoy attractive exchange rates and avoid incurring transaction fees that are often charged for overseas credit card transactions. Those who make payment in China using Changi Pay will also receive e-vouchers, redeemable when they return to shop at Changi
CAG’s digital wallet enables payment at tens of millions of merchants across China.
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Ms Lim Peck Hoon, CAG’s Executive Vice President for Commercial, said, “We have been turbocharging our digitalisation efforts to enhance the travelling experience for our passengers and we are proud to see this collaboration bear fruit. Alipay is a widely accepted form of payment in China and the inclusion of Changi Pay on the Alipay+ network not only brings greater benefits and convenience to Singapore residents visiting China, but also puts Changi Pay on the world map as we progressively roll this out in other countries.”
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One of the most exciting aspects of this new feature is the integration of various services and offerings. Being able to access duty-free shopping, dining options, and even airport lounges all within one digital wallet is incredibly convenient. It not only saves time but also eliminates the hassle of carrying multiple cards or cash.