V - Mastercard and Ant Group Expand Digital Payment Zones In Western Chinese Cities: Details | Benzinga
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) and Ant Group, alongside 12 global payment partners of Alipay+ and other leading international card networks, have expanded the International Consumer Friendly Zones program to Chengdu and Chongqing in Western China.
This expansion responds to increased inbound travel, fueled by growing international tourism and trade in the region.
Chengdu and Chongqing have emerged as key destinations for international tourists, ranking in the top ten for inbound tourism in the first quarter of 2024.
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