国庆中秋假期支付数据出炉！

Core Insights - The payment transaction volume during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday reached 41.552 billion, an increase of 9.523 billion transactions or approximately 30% compared to last year [1] - The total payment transaction amount was 13.26 trillion yuan, up by 1.86 trillion yuan or 16% year-on-year [1] Group 1: Consumer Spending Trends - Consumption in sectors such as dining, shopping, and cinema showed growth, indicating a vibrant consumer market during the holiday [2] - Cross-border payment transactions via Alipay and WeChat saw significant increases, reflecting ongoing economic interactions between China and the global market [2] - The top five countries for Chinese tourists' spending abroad were Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, with Greece, Laos, Nepal, Portugal, and Turkey emerging as fast-growing destinations [2][3] Group 2: Payment Method Insights - WeChat Pay reported a 21% year-on-year increase in cross-border transaction volume during the first five days of the holiday [3] - The use of electric vehicles for self-driving trips increased, with WeChat Pay transactions for charging stations rising by 43% [3] - The number of transactions for fitness and beauty services also grew, with increases of 16% and 11% respectively [3]