{"id":26223,"date":"2024-04-12T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4386362_AE86362_0"},"modified":"2024-04-12T07:59:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T07:59:00","slug":"discover-guangxi-with-ease-unionpay-launches-specialized-card-for-overseas-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=26223","title":{"rendered":"Discover Guangxi with Ease: UnionPay Launches Specialized Card for Overseas Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">April 12, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; UnionPay, in partnership with the People&#8217;s Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and select overseas commercial banks, is delighted to announce the launch of the first-ever UnionPay Guangxi Card. This product, launched on <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 28<\/span>, is tailored for overseas individuals, delivering a seamless and secure payment experience complemented by preferential benefits for those visiting, working, or studying in <span class=\"xn-location\">Guangxi<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Initially available in ICBC (<span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span>), Banco Tai Fung and Bank of <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Jakarta<\/span> Branch), there are plans for the card to extend its reach to overseas regions with plans for a broader distribution across <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, customers can apply this card from. This strategic move anticipates facilitating a more convenient payment gateway for travelers from these countries and regions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">Guangxi<\/span> has emerged as a pivotal gateway to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> for visitors from Southeast Asian countries, including <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Laos<\/span>, thanks to its strategic geographical proximity. Statistics from the Guangxi Department of Commerce reflect the area&#8217;s strong appeal to tourists from nearby nations, as well as from the Special Administrative Regions of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span>. The region is celebrated for its enchanting karst topography, exemplified by the scenic city of Guilin, and its vibrant mosaic of indigenous cultures. With the rollout of the themed card, <span class=\"xn-location\">Guangxi<\/span> is poised to enhance its role as a tourism hub by streamlining financial transactions for international travelers beginning their journey into <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> through this culturally rich and geographically advantageous gateway.<\/p>\n<p>The Guangxi Card offers a range of benefits for foreign nationals in <span class=\"xn-location\">Guangxi<\/span>, including an exclusive of 12% discount on key services such as hotels, department stores, supermarkets, catering, travel agencies, and medical services. Additionally, cardholders can enjoy cashback from 1% to 5% on purchases at Chinese mainland&#8217;s merchants, encouraging deeper exploration of <span class=\"xn-location\">Guangxi&#8217;s<\/span> attractions.<\/p>\n<p><b>The &quot;Excellence 2024&quot; Initiative<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This card launch aligns with UnionPay&#8217;s broader &quot;Excellence 2024&quot; project, which aims to invest <span class=\"xn-money\">CNY 3 billion<\/span> to create a universally accessible, comprehensive payment ecosystem throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>. Having already been launched in 12 major cities across the country, with the aim of rolling out to 41 cities and addressing 17 high-frequency transaction scenarios in eight major categories such as dining, lodging, transportation, tourism, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, and education, the initiative underscores UnionPay&#8217;s commitment to meeting the payment needs of international visitors.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the &quot;Excellence 2024&quot; initiative, access the &quot;U\u2022plan&quot; mini-program via the UnionPay App, where you can select &quot;Mainland China&quot; and the corresponding province or city to view and participate in various discount activities.<\/p>\n<p><b>About UnionPay <\/b><\/p>\n<p>As an internationally recognized card scheme, UnionPay&#8217;s network spans 183 countries and regions, with over 230 million UnionPay cards issued outside of mainland <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>. The company has been at the forefront of digital payment innovation, launching nearly 200 cooperative wallets worldwide, ensuring that UnionPay remains the preferred choice for global citizens visiting <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HONG KONG, April 12, 2024 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; UnionPay, in partnership with the People&#8217;s Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and select overseas commercial banks, is delighted to announce the launch of the first-ever UnionPay Guangxi Card. 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