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Mobile payments in Taiwan embrace global reach
Explore how Taiwan is leading the charge in mobile payment adoption, with over 12 million users benefiting from international collaborations like PXPay and PayPay. This shift towards digital transactions signifies a broader global expansion trend, enhancing consumer experiences and security.2024/03/22 16:24 -
Taiwan premier ties future cash payments to economic outlook
Premier Chen Chien-jen addresses potential cash payments to the public in response to economic conditions for 2025 and 2026 during a Legislative Yuan hearing. Discussions highlight the government’s focus on National Health Insurance, labor insurance, and subsidies for Taiwan Power Company, with implications for Taiwan’s social policy and fiscal decisions in the future.2024/03/06 15:46 -
THSR expands payment options to include credit cards
The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) has announced that it will now accept credit card payments for on-board ticket upgrades, push-cart sales, and station bento counter services. Passengers can also use their Easycard or iPASS to purchase items from the pushcart and high-speed rail bento boxes. However, THSR advises that Easycard and iPASS are only suitable for small payments, and on-board ticket upgrades should be paid for with a credit card or cash. Furthermore, THSR will be introducing a new hot beverage called "Taiwan Sugar Highland Small Farmer Coffee" on January 1, 2024. This coffee, made with beans from the Guatemala Antigua region, will be available from the first to the seventh day of each month, while illy coffee will be served on other days. THSR also cautions that unstable internet connections on board may cause credit card transactions to fail and asks for passengers’ understanding.2023/12/26 15:56