Australia has become the largest overseas market for UnionPay cloud flash payment terminals

The reporter learned from China UnionPay on the 21st that since the UnionPay cloud flashed to Australia in June last year, about 270,000 POS terminals have supported this payment method. Australia has become the largest overseas market for UnionPay cloud flash payment terminals.

The relevant person in charge of China UnionPay said that it is convenient to use UnionPay cards in Australia. 90% of ATMs and 65% of POS terminals can use UnionPay cards. These businesses cover shopping malls, hotel catering, famous attractions and other places. With the full opening of the UnionPay card acceptance business in Australia's four major banks, the coverage of UnionPay card acceptance by local merchants will increase to over 80% this year. UnionPay cloud flash payment service has become one of the highlights of the Australian UnionPay card business. The scope of acceptance has expanded rapidly, mainly because of the convenience and security features of cloud flash payment, which has been recognized by more and more merchants and cardholders, and has become a service improvement capability for merchants. An important means of attracting tourists.

In 2015, the number of Chinese visitors to Australia exceeded 1 million, a year-on-year increase of 21%. These tourists are mainly sightseeing and leisure. Since the end of June this year, Australia has opened an entry self-service customs clearance system for Chinese (including Hong Kong and Macao) citizens holding e-passports for the first time. Passengers enter the country more quickly and conveniently, or continue to increase the number of visitors to China. The Australian Institute of Tourism estimates that China will overtake New Zealand in the coming year to become the largest source of international tourists.

At present, tourists can purchase over $300 in any merchant in Australia, and can use the UnionPay credit card to refund the tax at all 15 customs ports when leaving the country.