The first paper money in Hong Kong was issued by Credit Suisse Oriental on 1845, but it didn't really circulate universally for a long time. Until 1857, the Hong Kong government allowed payment by paper money, and many banks began to issue paper money one after another.
By 1865, banknotes issued by five banks have been recognized by the Hong Kong government, but banknotes below 5 yuan cannot be issued unless special permission is obtained. The actual monetary unit of Hong Kong dollar is1935165438+10 month.
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Fa Zheng, Assistant President of Monetary Management of the Hong Kong SAR Government Monetary Authority, said that electronic payment is the current trend, which has changed people's lifestyle and made life more convenient and safe. He hopes that electronic payment products can balance the relationship between convenience and risk, and hopes that more Hong Kong citizens will try electronic payment.
According to Li Yongshi, "Alipay HK" integrates the main functions of traditional wallets, and can complete a series of daily services such as paying, purchasing coupons, collecting stamps and keeping payment records in real time, which is safe, convenient and "cashless".
New users in Hong Kong need to use Hong Kong mobile phone number to complete account registration when using Alipay HK. Users can add value to Alipay HK by binding a Hong Kong dollar credit card or going to a convenience store in Hong Kong. When paying, users can directly display "Alipay HK" in the shops of Hong Kong merchants, and the cashier can scan the QR code, so users can pay in Hong Kong dollars.
People's Network-Hong Kong dollar version of Alipay-"Alipay HK" will be officially launched.
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