北京商报讯（记者 岳品瑜 董晗萱）11月18日，人民银行北京市分行等12部门印发《金融支持北京市提 振和扩大消费的实施方案》。其中提出，鼓励辖内金融机构聚焦不同老龄群体消费金融需求，为不同阶 段、不同特征的老龄群体提供全方位金融服务。指导辖内商业银行在全市部分连锁食堂餐饮商户开展老 年助餐支付便利试点，鼓励和支持辖内商业银行发行和经营存量银发群体专属卡产品，有条件的可发行 北京区域卡产品，便捷银发群体消费。 此外，支持相关支付机构和银行进一步扩大"外卡内绑"应用场景和主体范围，加强产品创新和政策宣 传，提升注册、绑卡、支付等各环节的友好度和便利性。聚焦重点消费场景、重点商圈优化支付服务， 推进无障碍支付服务街区（景区）建设，有效满足外籍来华人员等群体的支付服务需求。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China is enhancing financial services and payment environments for the upcoming China International Fair for Trade in Services, scheduled for September 10-14, 2025, in Beijing [1] Payment Environment - A total of 470,000 "small change wallets" have been exchanged in the city, with nearly 50,000 in the taxi industry [1] - 15,000 cash support signs have been posted, and nearly 30,000 merchants have signed the "Commitment to Resist Refusal of Cash" [1] Card Payment Support - Approximately 18,000 key merchants in the city support foreign cards, focusing on venues, hotels, and surrounding business districts [1] - There have been 470,000 foreign card cash withdrawals amounting to nearly 900 million yuan, and 2.6 million foreign card transactions totaling over 3.1 billion yuan, showing significant year-on-year growth [1] Foreign Currency Exchange - The city has 293 foreign currency exchange points, 19 licensed outlets, and 91 self-service exchange machines [1] - Foreign currency exchange transactions have exceeded 130,000, with an amount close to 300 million yuan, reflecting over 30% year-on-year growth [1] Mobile Payment - Over 10 million foreign visitors have completed nearly 70 million transactions in Beijing, amounting to over 9 billion yuan [1] - The number of bank accounts opened by foreign visitors has surpassed 1.3 million, marking a 60% year-on-year increase [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing presence of foreign tourists in Shanghai due to the city's efforts to enhance its inbound tourism experience, particularly through improved payment and transportation services [1][2]. Payment Services - Shanghai has a mobile payment penetration rate exceeding 95%, significantly higher than the global average, which is about three times lower than China's [4]. - The Shanghai government has implemented a comprehensive plan to enhance payment services for inbound tourists, aiming for full coverage of foreign card POS services in key commercial and tourist areas by 2024 [4][5]. - In Q1 2025, mobile payment transactions involving foreign cards in Shanghai reached nearly 20 million, amounting to 2.8 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 171% and 160% respectively [5]. - The city is developing a multi-layered payment service system that includes options for large card payments, small QR code payments, and cash transactions to optimize the payment experience for foreign visitors [7]. Transportation Services - Shanghai's public transportation has seen significant upgrades, including the expansion of UnionPay card contactless payment across the entire metro network, allowing for seamless travel for both domestic and international cardholders [9]. - The launch of the "Easy Go" platform provides a one-stop service for inbound tourists, integrating various travel-related services such as food delivery, transportation, and ticket booking [9]. - The city's bilingual signage has received positive feedback from foreign tourists, enhancing their travel experience and navigation [10]. Overall Experience - Shanghai is focused on creating a comprehensive and convenient travel experience for foreign visitors through improved payment systems, transportation services, and customer support [10].

Core Insights - The company has become the largest online retail payment clearing entity globally after over seven years of development [1] - The platform processed over 1 trillion payment transactions in 2024, amounting to 520 trillion yuan, with peak cross-institutional network payment transactions reaching 110,000 transactions per second on New Year's Eve 2025 [1] - The company emphasizes its core mission of serving the real economy, connecting over 3,000 commercial banks and payment institutions [2] Group 1 - The platform's system success rate, fund clearing accuracy, and core application system availability have consistently maintained 100% [1] - Since 2024, the industry-wide joint pressure testing system success rate has increased from 95.27% to over 99.99%, with commercial banks' high concurrency processing capability improving by over 40% [1] - The company has established a professional anti-fraud team and a risk information sharing mechanism, utilizing machine learning and knowledge graphs for efficient risk information sharing and interception [1] Group 2 - In the rural finance sector, the platform processed an average of 175 million transactions per day from January to May 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.87% [2] - The company has launched innovative products like "convenient signing" and "one-click clearing" to enhance payment experiences for the elderly and improve tax payment convenience [2] - The company actively expands cross-border payment services, with total transaction numbers for two innovative products reaching 379 million and amounts totaling 60.439 billion yuan from 2019 to May 2025 [2] Group 3 - The platform has constructed a distributed cloud computing architecture with a processing capacity exceeding 300,000 transactions per second and an average transaction time of 200 milliseconds [3] - A five-layer disaster recovery system has been established to ensure business continuity amid high transaction volumes [3] - The company plans to focus on its primary responsibilities and roles as part of the national financial infrastructure [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the achievements and advancements of the Network Clearing Company in enhancing financial services and digital transformation in China, particularly in the context of payment systems and risk management. Group 1: Company Achievements - The Network Clearing Company has become the largest online retail payment clearing entity globally, processing over 1 trillion transactions and 520 trillion yuan in transaction value in 2024 [1] - On New Year's Eve 2025, the platform achieved a record of 110,000 cross-institutional network payment transactions per second, maintaining a 100% success rate in system performance and fund clearing accuracy [1] - The company has connected over 3,000 commercial banks and payment institutions, covering various types of financial entities [2] Group 2: Industry Impact - Since 2024, the industry-wide system success rate has improved from 95.27% to over 99.99%, with commercial banks enhancing their processing capabilities by over 40% [2] - The average processing time across the entire network has decreased by 30%, indicating significant improvements in operational efficiency [2] - The platform has strengthened the rural financial market, with an average daily transaction volume of 175 million for rural financial institutions in the first five months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.87% [2] Group 3: Cross-Border Services - Since 2019, the company has launched cross-border services, focusing on compliance and risk control, providing transaction transfer and fund clearing services for domestic and foreign payment institutions [2] - The "external card binding" and "external package internal use" services have seen a total of 379 million transactions and a transaction value of 60.439 billion yuan from 2019 to May 2025 [3] - In May 2025, these services achieved an average of 1.2193 million transactions per day, with a transaction value of 16.997 million yuan, reflecting year-on-year growth of 185% and 135% respectively [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the advancements and achievements of the Netlink Clearing Company in the financial infrastructure sector, particularly in payment processing and cross-border transactions, showcasing its significant growth and innovation in services offered to enhance user experience and operational efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Payment Processing Achievements - In 2024, the Netlink platform processed over 1 trillion payment transactions, amounting to 520 trillion yuan [1] - On the eve of 2025, the platform achieved a record of 110,000 cross-institutional network payment transactions per second [1] - The success rate of the platform's systems, along with the accuracy and timeliness of fund clearing, has consistently remained at 100% [1] Group 2: System Performance Improvements - Since 2024, the joint system testing success rate across the industry improved from 95.27% to over 99.99% [1] - The capacity of commercial banks to handle high concurrency increased by over 40% [1] - The average processing time across the entire chain was reduced by 30% [1] Group 3: User Experience Enhancements - The company launched a series of "convenient signing" products, including one-click account binding and multi-account signing [2] - It also introduced "one-click clearing" products to ensure a smooth payment experience for users [2] - As of May 2025, the cumulative transaction volume for treasury services reached 77.51 million transactions, totaling 182.215 billion yuan [2] Group 4: Cross-Border Transaction Services - Since 2019, the company has been providing cross-border transaction services under the guidance of the People's Bank of China, focusing on small-scale QR code payments [2] - From 2019 to May 2025, the total transaction volume for the "foreign card binding" and "outsourcing for internal use" services reached 379 million transactions, with a total transaction amount of 60.439 billion yuan [2] - In May 2025, the average daily transaction volume for these services was 1.2193 million transactions, with an average daily transaction amount of 16.997 million yuan, representing year-on-year growth of 185% and 135% respectively [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing popularity of "China Travel" in 2024, with various regions prioritizing inbound tourism as a key task for cultural and tourism development by 2025, supported by initiatives to enhance transportation and payment convenience [1][5]. Group 1: Inbound Tourism Development - Multiple regions are focusing on inbound tourism as a significant aspect of their 2025 cultural and tourism development plans, implementing new measures to facilitate travel [1]. - The China UnionPay is accelerating the construction of a cross-border payment ecosystem to meet the growing demand for cross-border payment services from foreign visitors [1][8]. Group 2: Payment Innovations - The "Jinxiu Action" by China UnionPay has led to innovative payment experiences, allowing foreign tourists to use their home electronic wallets linked to UnionPay cards for seamless transactions across various scenarios [5][3]. - UnionPay is collaborating with commercial banks, acquiring institutions, and merchants in 41 key cities to create an inclusive payment system that supports multiple payment methods [5][8]. Group 3: User Experience - Foreign tourists, such as a Thai traveler, report that using their home wallets linked to UnionPay cards eliminates the need for currency exchange, providing a transparent and convenient payment experience [3]. - The system allows automatic currency conversion, enhancing the payment experience for international users, as demonstrated by a Korean student using Naver Pay linked to UnionPay for daily expenses [5][8]. Group 4: Future Directions - UnionPay aims to promote high-level openness through payment innovations, transitioning from convenience to smarter payment services while expanding its global payment network [8].

Core Insights - The "May Day" holiday saw a significant increase in cross-border travel and consumption, with Guangdong leading in inbound spending, which doubled compared to last year [1][2] - Alipay+ and WeChat Pay facilitated cross-border transactions, allowing tourists to use their home wallets for payments in China, enhancing the overall consumer experience [1][2] - The top five wallets for inbound spending were AlipayHK, Touch 'n Go eWallet, Kaspi.kz, MPay, and TrueMoney, indicating a diverse range of international users [1] Group 1: Inbound Consumption Trends - Guangdong, Shanghai, and Zhejiang were the top three destinations for inbound tourists, with Guangdong's spending during the holiday increasing over 100% year-on-year [1][2] - Popular shopping and service locations for inbound tourists included Hema Fresh, Miniso, and various medical services, reflecting a trend of combining shopping with personal care [2] - The top ten provinces for cross-border spending included Xinjiang, Fujian, and Jiangsu, with Shenzhen's COCO Park being a notable consumer-friendly area [2] Group 2: Outbound Consumption Trends - Domestic residents' outbound spending via WeChat Pay increased by 37% year-on-year, with Hong Kong, Japan, and Southeast Asia being popular destinations [2][3] - The introduction of visa-free policies and the expansion of digital payment tools contributed to a surge in spending by mainland tourists in destinations like Malaysia and South Korea [3] - In Hong Kong, the use of WeChat Pay for taxi rides surged by 643% during the holiday, indicating a strong preference for digital payments among mainland tourists [3] Group 3: Payment Trends - Alipay reported a 15% year-on-year increase in the number of transactions for outbound travel during the "May Day" holiday [4] - The integration of local payment methods for inbound tourists has streamlined the payment process, enhancing the overall travel experience [1][2]