Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-05-22 03:17Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the efforts of the Bank of China in Bazhong to enhance payment convenience for foreign visitors and residents, showcasing the establishment of a "payment-friendly" environment in the Wangfujing shopping center and the implementation of various payment services and support systems for foreign nationals [1][2][3][4][5]. Group 1: Payment Services Development - The Wangfujing shopping center has been designated as a "payment-friendly" area, with a focus on enhancing payment convenience for foreign visitors [1]. - Over 100 key merchants in the shopping area support major foreign card payments, with more than 80% equipped with POS machines for Visa and MasterCard [2]. - All merchants in the area accept mobile payment methods such as Cloud Flash Pay, WeChat, and Alipay, with over 90 merchants also supporting digital RMB wallet payments [2]. Group 2: Banking Services for Foreign Nationals - A "full lifecycle" service mechanism has been established to cater to the payment needs of foreign nationals, including simplified account opening processes and foreign currency exchange services [3]. - A total of 1,351 bank cards have been issued to foreign nationals through simplified procedures, and 9 bank branches are available for foreign currency exchange [3]. - The upgrade of 542 ATMs to support foreign card cash withdrawals has been completed, achieving a 55% modification rate for self-service machines [3]. Group 3: Outreach and Promotion - The Bank of Postal Savings in Bazhong actively provides on-site services and payment guides to foreign teachers, enhancing their understanding of payment processes [4]. - A dedicated team has been formed to assist foreign nationals with personalized services, including card binding guidance and currency exchange consultations [4]. - Promotional activities have been conducted during local events to raise awareness of payment services, with over 120 hours of extended service provided [4]. Group 4: Future Plans - The Bank of China in Bazhong plans to continue optimizing payment services and extend the "payment+" model into tourism, transportation, and healthcare sectors to attract more foreign visitors [5].