原标题：又一机构退场，支付牌照仅剩162张，预付卡是注销"重灾区" 21世纪经济报道记者 叶麦穗 第三方支付牌照数量正持续缩减。近日，中国人民银行官网更新注销许可机构名单，河南聚宝支付有限公司（原 河南汇银丰信息技术有限公司，以下简称"聚宝支付"）的支付牌照被注销，成为2026年首家退出市场的支付机构。实际上，自央行2011年签发 首批第三方支付牌照以来，已累计发出271张牌照，其中，存续数量缩至162张，注销数量增至109张，超四成支付机构退场。 聚宝支付牌照被注销 资料显示，聚宝支付成立于2011年，是河南省首家获央行支付业务牌照的企业，其最初获准在河南省内开展预付卡发行与受理业务。2024年央 行完成支付业务类型重新划分后，该机构业务类型正式调整为储值账户运营Ⅱ类。不过15年后，聚宝支付最终黯然退场。 在牌照注销的同时，该支付机构同步发布《关于终止支付业务的公告》称，受经济环境等因素影响，决定终止预付卡发行与受理业务，并公布 了用户预付卡赎回、置换的具体安排。公告显示，该公司提供两种方式供客户选择：一是选择办理赎回，二是选择办理置换，即等额置换河南 建业支付科技有限公司（下称：建业支付）发行的预付卡，置 ...

Core Viewpoint - The significant capital increase by Tencent's payment subsidiary, Tenpay, from 1 billion to 15.3 billion RMB in April 2024 and then to 22.3 billion RMB by June 2025, highlights the growing regulatory requirements and competitive strategies among leading payment institutions in the industry [1][3][4]. Group 1: Capital Increase Details - Tenpay's registered capital was approved to increase to 22.3 billion RMB as of May 30, 2025, following a previous increase to 15.3 billion RMB in April 2024, marking an increase of over 14 times [3][4]. - The capital increase reflects the recognition from regulatory authorities regarding Tenpay's development and its commitment to enhancing technology innovation, service quality, and payment security [3][5]. Group 2: Regulatory Impact - The implementation of the "Non-Bank Payment Institutions Supervision Management Regulations" has raised the capital requirements for payment institutions, necessitating increases in registered capital based on their business scope and reserve fund amounts [4][5]. - As of April 2025, the average daily balance of reserve funds for non-financial institutions reached 24,573.54 billion RMB, prompting leading payment institutions like Tenpay to increase their registered capital to meet the minimum net asset requirements [4][5]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics - The capital competition among leading payment institutions is intensifying, while smaller institutions struggle to survive, leading to a pronounced "Matthew Effect" in the industry [6][10]. - Many smaller payment institutions still have registered capital below the minimum requirement of 1 million RMB, with some facing license cancellations, resulting in a reduction of licensed payment institutions to 169 [7][10]. - The market is expected to see further consolidation, with stronger institutions likely to dominate, while weaker ones may be eliminated or merged [11][10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The ongoing capital competition is anticipated to strengthen the overall capital base of the third-party payment industry, promoting investment in market services and technological advancements [11][12]. - The future landscape of the payment industry is expected to be led by major players like Alipay and WeChat, with a few capital-strong second-tier institutions, while others may gradually exit the market [11][10].

Core Insights - The People's Bank of China has officially canceled the payment license of Shandong Feiyin Payment Information Technology Co., marking it as the fifth institution to lose its payment license this year [1] - As of April 22, 2023, a total of 101 third-party payment licenses have been canceled, reducing the number of licensed payment institutions to 170 [1] Industry Overview - Since the issuance of the first batch of third-party payment licenses in May 2011, the central bank has issued a total of 271 payment licenses, with the current number standing at 170 after 101 cancellations [1] - The majority of canceled licenses are related to prepaid cards, indicating a significant shift in the market [2] Reasons for License Cancellations - Analysts suggest that the reduction in licenses is part of a natural process of industry consolidation, with many prepaid card licenses becoming obsolete due to market developments [2] - Three main reasons for the reduction in payment licenses include: 1. Strengthened regulatory oversight leading to non-compliant institutions being eliminated [2] 2. Financial difficulties or serious violations among some payment institutions [2] 3. Internal consolidation within payment institutions contributing to the reduction [2] Future Industry Trends - The industry is expected to experience a pronounced "Matthew Effect," where a few major players dominate the market share, leaving little room for those ranked lower [2] - Despite declining payment rates, the industry remains profitable, with payment services being essential for commercial digitalization [2]