Sands China, Alipay and Macau Pass launch ‘Alipay Tap!’ in Macao
By Gloria Mathias
Sands China Ltd., Alipay, and Macau Pass have collaborated to introduce the Alipay Tap! service at Sands Resorts® Macao.
Utilising payment interaction technology, the service will further enhance the payment experience of visitors in Macao and enable new digital business and marketing opportunities. It will also contribute to the city’s Smart city development while supporting digital upgrades and connectivity within the Greater Bay Area.
Alipay Tap! is a payment service introduced by Alipay in July 2024 in the Chinese mainland. This solution has gained popularity with both users and merchants and is currently available in over 100 cities and more than 1,000 shopping malls and commercial districts.
In this first phase, Sands China has rolled out Alipay Tap! across 300 merchants in its integrated resorts, including The Venetian® Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner® Macao, and Sands® Macao. The app can be used for various payments, such as hotel accommodation, dining, shopping, and ticketing, providing customers with a convenient payment experience.
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% 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.”
The introduction of Alipay Tap! in Macao replicates the payment model and creates a local digital business model benchmark. The collaboration between the three companies integrates Alipay’s user experience and membership preferences, Sands China’s unique services and benefits, and Macau Pass’s regional coverage and operational expertise. Together, they have created a new digital business model.
Gavin Zhao, Chief Technical Officer of Macau Pass, said, “As a leader in digital solutions in Macao, Macau Pass will integrate its digital capabilities with the Alipay Tap! technology, connecting with local ecosystem scenarios to create a new model of digital commerce with local characteristics. In the future, we will further integrate one-stop terminals, benefits, and membership capabilities, helping merchants upgrade digitally and promoting the high-quality development of Macao’s digital economy, providing strong support for the moderate diversification of the economy.”
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