In partnership with Alipay and Macau Pass, Sands China has introduced the Alipay Tap! cashless payment solution to the Sands Resorts Macau venue.
Introduced to the Chinese mainland in July 2024, Alipay Tap! allows users to complete transactions by tapping their phones on the merchant’s payment device without opening the Alipay app. It is currently available in over 100 cities and more than 1,000 shopping malls and commercial districts in the Chinese mainland.
As well as payments, Alipay has also created more than 50 Alipay Tap! digital industry solutions, including "Tap to Order" and "Tap to Open self-service vending machine."
"As Chinese mainland tourists are generally familiar with Alipay Tap!, combined with various recent promotional offers, the number of Alipay Tap! transactions has significantly increased since its launch, greatly enhancing operational efficiency,” said a representative from a Sands Resorts Macao merchant.
Jiajia Li, vice president of Alipay, Ant Group, said: "Macao has unique geographic advantages, providing an ideal environment for the introduction of innovative technologies. Alipay and Alipay+'s cross-border services have already covered nearly 90 per cent of merchants in Macao.
“The successful introduction of Alipay Tap! in Macao will further enhance the convenience of payments for Chinese mainland visitors, accelerate the digital transformation of businesses, unlock more commercial potential and promote the digital connectivity of digital everyday services within the Greater Bay Area."