Jin Rong Shi Bao·2026-01-21 07:52Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance, the People's Bank of China, and the Financial Regulatory Administration have extended the implementation period of the personal consumption loan interest subsidy policy until the end of 2026, including credit card installment payments in the support scope [1] Group 1: Policy Implementation - The personal consumption loan interest subsidy policy will now be effective from September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, with credit card installment subsidies effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026 [1] - Agricultural Bank of China has announced that customers who have already processed credit card installments between January 1, 2026, and the policy announcement date can apply for subsidies [1] Group 2: Changes in Subsidy Standards - The policy removes the restriction on consumption transactions of 50,000 yuan and above, allowing these transactions to qualify for subsidies regardless of their category [2] - The annual subsidy rate is set at 1%, with a maximum subsidy of 3,000 yuan per borrower for all personal consumption loans and credit card installments combined [2] - The policy eliminates the previous limits on single transaction subsidies and the cumulative subsidy cap for loans below 50,000 yuan [2] Group 3: Application Process and Monitoring - Customers can apply for personal consumption loan subsidies through standard loan processes, and banks will calculate subsidies based on actual consumption [2] - If the system cannot identify the loan usage, customers can provide proof of consumption for manual review [3] - Banks are required to monitor loan usage and fund flow, with strict penalties for fraudulent activities or misuse of funds [3]