[Consumption Coupon Phase 2/PayMe/BoC Pay/Octopus/Octopus Cap/Alipay HK Alipay/WeChat Pay/Tap & Go] The government has distributed consumer coupons for the second consecutive year, doubling to RMB 10,000 this year, half of which have been issued in April Issued in the first phase, the first phase of the second phase of consumer coupons issued on August 7 is 2,000 yuan, but this time the threshold for receiving them has been raised, and DQ immigrants are eligible. method is more complicated than in the past.
The Octopus, which is the most used by the public, will continue to be distributed in 3 installments with a total of $5,000 of consumption coupons. You must spend $4,000 before you can receive the final $1,000 coupon as early as mid-December.
The following will provide detailed information one by one, including the collection time of the next installment, the appeal method of the DQ citizens, and the conditions for collecting the Octopus at the end of the period.
▼The second issue of $5000 coupon Q&A▼
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Octopus will distribute the next issue of RMB 2,000 on October 1
Octopus will be distributed in three separate distributions: the first installment of $2,000 will be distributed on August 7, the second installment of $2,000 will be distributed on October 1, and the final installment of $1,000 will be distributed on December 16 at the earliest.
Octopus users should note that before November 30, the eligible spending of RMB 4,000 will be able to receive the final payment of RMB 1,000 as early as December 16, otherwise it will be postponed to January 16 next year.
The latest collection date is April 16 next year, that is, users must spend 4,000 yuan in eligible purchases before March 31.
The remaining five payment platforms can receive a final payment of 3,000 yuan on October 1
Other payment tools, including PayMe, BoC Pay, and the old Alipay HK Alipay, WeChat Pay and Tap & Go are only distributed twice: the first 2,000 yuan will be distributed on August 7, and the distribution will be on October 1. The last period is 3,000 yuan, which can be used cumulatively. The expiration date of the coupon is February 28 next year.
The voucher amount will be automatically issued to the registered account.
Convenience stores receive Octopus coupons to get up to 20 yuan cash coupons
However, the consumption vouchers of physical Octopus cannot be automatically issued, and users must tap the card to collect them through the following locations.
Among them, 7-Eleven and OK convenience stores are Octopus users and have launched coupon discounts, distributing cash coupons of RMB 6 and RMB 20 respectively.
1) Card tap machines (Blue Machines) of the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme located at MTR stations, Light Rail Passenger Service Centres, designated piers, and public transport interchanges;
2) 7-Eleven, OK convenience stores and Wellcome supermarkets (including all branches of Market Place, Market Place by Jasons, Jasons ichiba and 3hreesixty);
3) Octopus Mobile App.
▼Octopus App Query Eligible Spending▼
New registrations and new arrivals will be issued with Octopus in 4 installments
The second phase of the government's distribution of consumer coupons this year, namely the consumer coupons to be issued tomorrow (7th), for the first time includes gifted talents, professionals, students studying in Hong Kong and new arrivals as eligible persons, but only half of the amount, That is, the total number of consumer coupons is 5,000 yuan. This group of 300,000 people will also receive 2,000 yuan consumer coupons on the first day.
As for the 150,000 new registrations and new arrivals, a total of $10,000 of consumption coupons will be distributed, and the distribution time will vary.
Octopus users will be distributed in 4 installments: the first installment of $3,000 on August 7, the second installment of $3,000 on October 1, and the third installment of $3,000 on December 1.
As for the fourth tranche of $1,000, it will be distributed as soon as February 16 next year, but only if the accumulated $9,000 must be used up on or before January 31 next year.
Other payment instruments will be distributed in three separate distributions: the first installment of RMB 3,000 will be distributed on August 7, the second installment of RMB 3,000 will be distributed on October 1, and the final installment of RMB 4,000 will be distributed on December 1. The coupons can be used cumulatively. The expiration date of the coupons is next year. April 30.
The voucher amount will be automatically issued to the registered account.
Nine categories, including government fees, do not belong to the category of consumption
In addition, Octopus distributed the $1,000 at the end of the first phase earlier, but about 2 million users were unable to collect it on June 16 due to "unqualified consumption".
In order to avoid this consumption coupon not being able to collect the end date as scheduled again, users should pay attention to the category of "ineligible consumption".
It includes 9 categories: government charges, utility charges, public agency charges, education expenses, purchase of financial products or services, donations, direct purchases from non-local merchants, P2P payments, and cash exchange.
Currently, there are 4 ways to check whether an Octopus is eligible to receive $1,000, including:
1. Octopus Telephone Hotline (2969 5500)
2. "Octopus Service Stations" in MTR stations and shopping malls
3. Octopus Voucher Website (click here)
4. Octopus App (mobile phones must be equipped with NFC function)
54,000 people failed to receive coupons on August 7
As many as 240,000 citizens have declared that they have left Hong Kong permanently to withdraw their MPF or provident fund, they have been notified by SMS that they have been DQ'd, and they must apply for a review within 14 days.
At that time, the Consumer Coupon Secretariat in Mong Kok Pioneer Center was even overwhelmed by citizens who applied for a review.
A Government spokesman announced earlier that as of August 1, after excluding duplicate applications, the Secretariat had received a total of about 158,000 applications for review, of which about 104,000 applications were reviewed successfully, and 54,000 applications were still being processed .
The Secretariat will notify the review result by SMS within six weeks of receipt of the application.
If the review is successful, the 54,000 citizens will be able to collect the first consumption coupons as soon as August 16.
Failed to be reviewed by DQ citizens can appeal twice
If the applicant is not satisfied with the result of the review by the Secretariat, he or she may submit an appeal to the "Consumer Voucher Scheme Appeal Committee" within 14 days after receiving the result.
Members of the committee include representatives of the Department of Health, the Immigration Department, the Social Welfare Department, and the Treasury Department, and its address is located at 17/F, Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon.
▼On July 14th, 100 people went to the Consumer Coupon Secretariat to inquire about disqualification▼
8 temporary service centres open until August 13
In addition, due to special circumstances, including invalid/lost Octopus, temporary change of registration records, etc., the public may not be able to receive an SMS notification from the government confirming their eligibility last week.
The group of citizens can also make enquiries at a total of 8 temporary service centers of the government.
The center is open until August 13, and office hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding public holidays.
List of Addresses, Opening Hours and Appointment Hotlines of the 8 Temporary Service Centres of the Coupon Scheme Secretariat
Hong Kong Island:
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．20/F, Western Telecommunications Building, 322 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan (Sheung Wan Station Exit A1)
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Room 1202, 12/F, Capital Plaza, 255 King's Road, North Point (Fortress Hill Station Exit B)
Kowloon:
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Room 601-602, 6/F, No. 9 Wing Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan (Lai Chi Kok Station Exit C)
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Room 1834-1838, 18/F, Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Mongkok (Prince Edward Station, Exit B2)
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Room 1004, 10/F, Viewpoint Centre, 410 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong (Kwun Tong Station Exit A2)
New Territories:
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Room 2310, 23rd Floor, Metro Plaza, 2 On Yiu Street, Shek Mun, Shatin (Shek Mun Station Exit C)
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．Rooms 3301-3303, 33/F, Kata Global Centre, 6 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan (near MTR Tsuen Wan West Station)
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Tsing Choi Street Community Hall, No. 27, Tsing Choi Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun (next to Light Rail San Hui Station)
What are the six payment platforms for consumer coupons in 2022?
Octopus, Alipay HK, WeChat Pay HK, Tap & Go and new PayMe and BoC Pay
How many times will the Octopus for the second stage of the consumption coupons be distributed?
Octopus will continue to distribute 5,000 yuan consumption coupons in 3 installments. You must spend 4,000 yuan before you can receive the final installment of 1,000 yuan as early as mid-December (details)
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