As the Lunar New Year is approaching, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and three note-issuing banks (HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of China) announced today (December 23) that their branches will be held on January 13 (Thursday) next year. ) To January 31 (Monday) to provide new banknotes and "welcome banknotes" for the public to exchange.
"Welcome banknotes" refer to banknotes that are still new and suitable for closing profits. People do not need to rush to exchange them within the first few days of the service.
The HKMA encourages the public to use electronic payment channels, including using FPS or other e-wallet services to distribute profits through online or mobile banking.
Major banks and electronic payment operators will also launch different promotion plans to encourage the public to distribute electronic credits.
The public can pay attention to the details of the plans announced by banks and operators.
In order to facilitate the public to exchange banknotes, the three note-issuing banks will provide their banknote exchange services on the first three days, from January 13 (Thursday) to January 15 (Saturday), 2022, with early business hours until 8 am.
The bank will also provide the currency exchange service in the first three days from 8 am to 9 am.
In addition, in order to strengthen social distancing and related measures, citizens can first make an appointment online for currency exchange services starting from January 8th (Saturday) next year.
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