China unveils measures to optimize payment services
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China has released a guideline to continue optimizing payment services in the country.
The guideline, issued by the General Office of the State Council, is aimed at providing higher-quality, more effective and more convenient payment services for senior citizens and foreign visitors.
It stresses the need to expand the acceptance rate of bank card payments to meet the demand of the elderly and foreigners who use bank cards in various scenarios.
China will facilitate the use of cash and currency exchanges, according to the guideline document. Banks and payment institutions are encouraged to work with clearing houses and upgrade their services for the convenience of seniors and overseas visitors, per the guideline.
It states that large business districts, tourist attractions, hotels, hospitals and other key locations are required to support diversified payment options, including mobile, bank card and cash payments.
It also highlights efforts to streamline account-opening services and enhance the promotion of various payment services.
Related articles
Gallen throws 6 shutout innings, Carroll drives in 5 as Diamondbacks beat listless Reds 6
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zac Gallen threw six shutout innings in his first start in 11 days and Corbin Carr2024-05-08More innovation urged in fight to end tuberculosis
Health experts have called for more innovation in diagnosing and treating tuberculosis to bolster pr2024-05-08Ancient tomb unveiled: discoveries from Western Zhou Dynasty
On Monday, the Shanxi Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology published new excavation informat2024-05-08Chinese courts highlight child protection during divorce trials
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) on Monday instructed courts across the country to highl2024-05-08Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud, explained
In one of the biggest beefs in recent hip-hop history, Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the2024-05-08Event to promote love of reading to be held in Kunming
A child selects books at the "Banshan Huayu" library in Qiunatong Village in southwest Chi2024-05-08
atest comment