跨境支付涨势喜人中国与世界“双向奔赴”

Core Insights - Cross-border payment transactions and consumption amounts in China have seen significant year-on-year growth during the recent holiday period, driven by the convenience of inbound payment systems and the ongoing release of visa-free policies [1][2] - Alipay reported a nearly 40% increase in consumption amounts from global inbound tourists compared to the same period last year, with a staggering 500% increase in transactions using the "Alipay Touch" feature [1] - WeChat Pay also experienced a 21% year-on-year increase in cross-border payment transactions, particularly benefiting from visa-free policies in countries like South Korea and Singapore [2] Group 1: Inbound Payment Trends - Inbound tourists' spending in retail brands via Alipay surged over 200% compared to last year, with dining, tourism, and transportation being the most popular sectors [1] - The introduction of innovative payment services such as "external card binding" and "external package usage" has enhanced the consumer experience for inbound tourists [1] Group 2: Outbound Payment Trends - WeChat Pay transactions from South Korea increased by 46% and from Singapore by 32%, reflecting the impact of visa-free policies on cross-border travel [2] - In Malaysia, transactions through the PayNet network using WeChat Pay saw a more than threefold increase in both transaction volume and amount [2] Group 3: Payment Innovations - Alipay has partnered with tax refund agencies to launch the "Touch to Refund" service in major cities, which has seen a significant rise in transaction numbers during the holiday [3] - The data indicates a shift in domestic consumption patterns, with a 43% increase in WeChat Pay transactions for electric vehicle charging and a 21% increase in ticket purchases for rail and bus services [3]