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

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.

Easy payment process

*The Club Travel Services Limited Hong Kong travel agency licence number: 350873. Images are for reference only. The package price quotation is based on two travellers sharing one room and is only applicable two adults travelling together who complete the check-in procedure together on the outbound and return journeys. All itineraries and flights must be the same. All accompanying guests must book together. The quotation prices are calculated based on the lowest price of air tickets, hotels and surcharges of the day, and do not include Hong Kong and local departure tax, Hong Kong airport security tax and fuel surcharge. The actual prices may be subject to change without prior notice. All prices, taxes, surcharges and availabilities quoted by Club Travel’s consultant are for reference only and are subject to final confirmation at the time of booking. Terms and Conditions apply.

• Customers can receive a 50% discount promo code¹² for the “iTravel Plus Single Trip” travel insurance plan with their booking of and successful payment for designated flight tickets, hotel and/or travel packages on Club Travel to enjoy a worry-free journey. Tap & Go users can later enjoy a second wave of promotion, including a special discount on travel insurance¹³. Stay tuned for promotion details and related terms and conditions on the HKTIA website and the promotion section of the Tap & Go mobile wallet¹⁴. (Arranged and brought to you directly by Club Care)

The Club’s new AI assistant Clubie
Users can now explore a trove of travel inspiration and plan their dream itineraries with The Club’s brand-new AI assistant, Clubie, available on The Club website and app. Experience it now at https://www.theclub.com.hk/en/clubie.html.

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About HKT

HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunication leader with more than 150 years of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses, whereas our comprehensive mobile communication and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater to their diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle. With our digital ventures supporting digital economy development and helping connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community move forward.

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