There are over 8,000 mobile payment terminals set up in shops in Macau, Economic Services (DSE) Director Tai Kin Ip said yesterday, pointing out that as e-payments are rising fast in the city, the government is studying the possibility of supporting small business owners planning to install the required equipment.
Tai spoke to reporters on the sidelines of attending a forum on WeChat Pay jointly organised by his bureau and e-payment provider WeChat Pay to explain to local businesses the details of cross-border smart payment, which offers local companies a more efficient payment option for mainland tourists.
The forum, held at Macau Tower, was attended by about 500 local business representatives from the retail, food and beverage, convention, advertising and IT sectors.
Local business representatives attend a WeChat Pay one-day forum at Macau Tower yesterday. Photo: GCS
