人民银行北京市分行等部门：开展老年助餐支付便利试点

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China, along with 12 departments, has issued a plan to enhance and expand consumption in Beijing, focusing on financial support for the elderly population [1] Group 1: Financial Support for Elderly Consumers - Financial institutions are encouraged to focus on the consumption financial needs of different elderly groups, providing comprehensive financial services tailored to various stages and characteristics [1] - Commercial banks are guided to conduct pilot programs for elderly meal payment convenience in selected chain dining establishments across the city [1] - There is an encouragement for commercial banks to issue and manage exclusive card products for the elderly, with the possibility of issuing region-specific cards to facilitate consumption [1] Group 2: Payment Services Enhancement - Support is provided for payment institutions and banks to expand the application scenarios and subject range of "external card internal binding," promoting product innovation and policy communication [1] - The plan emphasizes optimizing payment services in key consumption scenarios and commercial districts, advancing the construction of barrier-free payment service areas to meet the needs of foreign visitors [1]